HVAC schools in Tennessee

We found 25 schools offering HVAC technician training in Tennessee, with campuses in Nashville, Memphis, Cookeville, and Lebanon and more. HVAC technicians in Tennessee earn a median $55,490 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
25
Public colleges
18
Median pay in TN
$55,490
Cities with schools
12

24 HVAC technician schools

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  1. Fortis Institute - Cookeville

    Cookeville, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +2

  2. Fortis Institute - Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +2

  3. Genesis Career College-Cookeville

    Cookeville, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +5

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  5. Genesis Career College-Lebanon

    Lebanon, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Cosmetology

  6. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +12

  7. Remington College-Memphis Campus

    Memphis, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +1

  8. Remington College-Nashville Campus

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2

  9. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +12

  10. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +15

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

    Crump, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +11

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

    Dickson, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

    Elizabethton, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +12

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

    Hartsville, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +6

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro

    Jacksboro, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +10

  16. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +11

  17. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +13

  18. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

    Livingston, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7

  19. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie

    McKenzie, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +3

  20. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +14

  21. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +12

  22. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +12

  23. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

    Pulaski, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +9

  24. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

    Shelbyville, TN · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +8

  25. William R Moore College of Technology

    Memphis, TN · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +3

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What HVAC technicians earn in Tennessee

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

HVAC technician salary in TennesseeHow to become an HVAC technician

Median pay
$55,490
$26.68 an hour
Typical range
$38,540–$81,590
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
9,740
Job growth, 2025–35
+10.9%
40,600 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many HVAC technician schools are in Tennessee?

We list 25 schools in Tennessee with HVAC technician programs: 18 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Nashville, Memphis, Cookeville, Lebanon, and Blountville.

Are there community college HVAC technician programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 18 public colleges in Tennessee offer HVAC technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does HVAC technician school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,631 to $29,098. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do HVAC technicians make in Tennessee?

The median pay for HVAC technicians in Tennessee is $55,490 a year, and most earn between $38,540 and $81,590, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a HVAC technician school in Tennessee?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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