TBR celebrates technical college groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings
TBR - the College System of Tennessee had much to celebrate at three different technical college campuses over the last several weeks. On May 12, the College System joined Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee to celebrate the opening of two new buildings on the TCAT Oneida/Huntsville campus; these spaces will help more students learn the skills they need for successful careers. The $17 million investment in technical education and training will provide new programming opportunities at the college in Aviation Maintenance, Allied Health, Dental Assisting and Medical Assisting. We are grateful to President Dwight Murphy for his effective leadership on this project and throughout his years leading TCAT Oneida/Huntsville, and we wish him well in his retirement. The College System also looks forward to working with President Tim Smith to continue the college's success under President Murphy and to ensure that students in Scott County and across the region are prepared for rewarding careers.
On May 28, the College System joined TCAT Nashville officials and state and local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Portland campus. The event marked a celebration of the new $47 million project at the college's Portland campus. It includes three buildings, totaling 78,436 square feet for classrooms, program labs and shops, clinics, student support, lounge spaces and offices. The College System is incredibly thankful to House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Sen. Ferrell Haile for their leadership and partnership in making this project a reality.
Students at the Nashville campus also have a great new learning environment to pursue careers in the healthcare industry. Officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Allied Health Building on June 11. The facility is home to the college's Nursing, Dental Assisting, Dental Technology, Phlebotomy and Emergency Medical Technician programs, among others. This $28 million, 34,000-square-foot facility is the newest of the ongoing construction projects on the rise over on White Bridge Pike in West Nashville. 
The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 22 colleges of applied technology, and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students. The system is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.