About the TCAT //

The President

Kelli Chaney

Welcome to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville. Pursuing your college education is one of the most important and exciting times in your life. You are embarking on one of the most significant phases in a learning environment dedicated to your success and personal and professional growth.

The faculty and I are pleased that you have chosen to pursue your education at TCAT Knoxville. We will strive to provide you with a learning environment that is challenging, yet supportive of your personal interests and needs. We want you to succeed while you are here, and equally important, we want to prepare you for your life and the world of work.

You will find our faculty, staff, and administration ready to help you through your college experience in any way that we can. I am sure that you will find that the small class sizes and personalized instruction will make this journey meaningful and enjoyable. This, coupled with an emphasis on building competencies through hands-on experience, will better prepare you to "hit the ground running" when you gain employment following graduation.

On behalf of the entire Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville community, I extend a warm welcome and best wish for your success.

Kelli Chaney
President, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville