Trade schools in Tennessee
Browse 86 trade and technical schools in Tennessee, with campuses in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Cookeville and more. The most common programs here are cosmetology, industrial maintenance & mechatronics, welding, and CNC machining.
- Schools
- 86
- Public colleges
- 36
- Programs offered
- 41
- Cities
- 40
24 schools
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Academy of Allied Health Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +1
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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- Cosmetology
- +3
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +12
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN · Public
- EMT & paramedic
- Respiratory therapist
- Medical lab technician
- +2
Concorde Career College - Memphis
Memphis, TN · Private
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy technician
- +9
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN · Public
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Fortis Institute - Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Fortis Institute - Nashville
Nashville, TN · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology
Franklin, TN · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +5
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN · Private
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +1
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN · Public
- Automotive technician
- Pharmacy technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +6
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · Public
- Dental assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +8
Programs in Tennessee
- Cosmetology schools (43)
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- Welding schools (29)
- CNC machining schools (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- Medical assistant schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (18)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Surgical tech schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
- Auto body schools (14)
- Drafting schools (14)
- Nail tech schools (13)
- Pharmacy technician schools (13)
- CDL schools (13)
- Electrician schools (12)
- Diesel mechanic schools (12)
- Electronics technician schools (11)
- CNA classes (11)
- Barber schools (10)
- Medical lab tech programs (9)
- Massage therapy schools (8)
- PTA programs (8)
- Respiratory therapy schools (7)
- OTA programs (6)
- Culinary schools (6)
- Aviation maintenance schools (5)
- Dental hygiene schools (5)
- Plumbing schools (5)
- Sonography schools (4)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- Radiology tech schools (4)
- Phlebotomy classes (3)
- Small engine repair schools (3)
- Fire science programs (2)
Trade schools by city
- Nashville (17)
- Memphis (16)
- Knoxville (7)
- Chattanooga (7)
- Clarksville (4)
- Murfreesboro (13)
- Franklin (17)
- Johnson City (4)
- Jackson (5)
- Hendersonville (17)
- Spring Hill (9)
- Kingsport (5)
- Bartlett (16)
- Collierville (15)
- Lebanon (19)
- Cleveland (8)
- Cookeville (5)
- Oak Ridge (10)
- Morristown (3)
- Maryville (7)
- Bristol (5)
- Shelbyville (7)
- Tullahoma (4)
- Dickson (4)
- Athens (5)
- Manchester (4)
- Crossville (5)
- Lawrenceburg (4)
- Milan (6)
- Pulaski (4)
- Lexington (5)
- Fayetteville (7)
- Sweetwater (5)
- Harriman (7)
- McKenzie (3)
- Hohenwald (3)
- Livingston (4)
- New Tazewell (3)
- Jacksboro (8)
- Hartsville (6)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Tennessee?
We list 86 trade and technical schools in Tennessee: 36 public colleges, 5 private nonprofit schools, and 45 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Tennessee?
Cosmetology (43 schools), Industrial maintenance & mechatronics (33 schools), Welding (29 schools), CNC machining (26 schools), HVAC technician (25 schools), and Automotive technician (24 schools).
Does Tennessee have community college trade programs?
Yes. 36 public colleges in Tennessee offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade 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.