Edmonds Named TN Postsecondary Professional Of Year
TCAT-McMinnville President Dr. Melody Edmonds named the state’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year. The Association for Career And Technical Education selected Edmonds based on reviewing the qualifications of various candidates. Edmonds said she remains committed to career and technical education. “When you’ve committed your time and your effort into career and technical education, it’s an […]
TCAT UC Graduate Selected As Student Regents Rep
Governor Bill Lee has selected former TCAT Upper Cumberland Student Makena Davis to serve as the student representative on the Tennessee Board of Regents. Davis recently graduated from TCAT after completing the cosmetology program. Davis said she serves as a voting member on the board and represents the interests of students across all institutions. “I […]
HVAC Program Will Return To TCAT Livingston In 2026
TCAT Livingston has received approval from the Tennessee Board of Regents to bring back an HVAC program. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the Livingston campus originally had an HVAC program but it was moved to Jackson County. Wightman said TCAT is not removing the program from the Jackson County campus, but adding the […]
Warren’s Wright Selected To New Fellowship Program
TCAT McMinnville Vice President Jennifer Wright selected to participate in an education group called the Chancellor’s Fellowship Program. The program is designed to strengthen the leadership pipeline into executive roles within the state’s higher education system. Wright, one of 10 members selected for the program’s inaugural class. “There are so many people who are dedicated […]
Bailey Has Concerns About Livingston-Crossville TCAT Admin Merger
State Senator Paul Bailey has concerns about the TCAT Crossville-Livingston administrative merger voted on Friday. Bailey said he voiced his concerns to the Tennessee Board of Regents. “I saw the writing on the wall very early that TBR was taking a pathway that they wanted to try having one director over both systems,” Bailey said. […]
Board Of Regents Approves “Fusion” Of TCAT Crossville, Livingston Admin
The Tennessee Board of Regents approved what it is calling the “fusion” of the TCAT Crossville and TCAT Livingston administration Friday. The regents did not discuss the item at all Friday in its quarterly meeting, but rather reported the work of the Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee Thursday. Executive Vice Chancellor Russ Deaton said […]
State Wants To Merge Livingston And Crossville TCAT Administration; Keep Individual Facilities
The Tennessee Board of Regents will discuss the idea of merging the administration of TCAT Livingston and TCAT Crossville into one body at a Thursday meeting. The proposal, according to a committee agenda, would keep the existing campus locations but bring administration of the two campuses under one rule. If approved by the full Board […]
Three Finalists Selected For Future President Of Volunteer State
Three finalists have been selected to be the next president at Volunteer State Community College. The Tennessee Board of Regents Search Advisory Committee has narrowed its candidate list to Dr. Jothany L. Blackwood, Dr. Orinthia T. Montague and Dr. Irene Rios. The candidates will participate in campus visits, including forums with the public and campus […]
Fentress Commits Funding and Land for Roane State
33 acres of land and up to $500,000 have been packaged together to show Fentress County’s commitment to bringing in a permanent Roane State campus. This package was approved Monday night by the Fentress County Commission and will head to the Tennessee Board of Regents for consideration. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said showing interest […]
