Stories @ TCAT

Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Crump held a groundbreaking ceremony July 23, 2024, for the $4.3 million expansion of its Parsons Campus.   

Site preparation and construction of the new 10,100 SF space is currently underway with the facility tentatively scheduled to open to students in Spring 2025.  It will house the college’s Heavy Equipment Technology program and provide additional space for new programs.  The program offerings have been planned through data-driven analysis of workforce needs with assistance of business and industry in the region.

“This state-of-the-art building will help TCAT Crump’s Parsons Campus expand its role as a leading career technical education center for workforce development in our local community,” said President Milligan. “We’re excited to begin construction of this modern facility which was made possible by Governor Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly through TCAT Capacity Expansion funds.”

Upon completion, the college will be ready to work closely with industry to develop programs to train their current workforce and add new programs to meet workforce needs.  Existing diploma programs that will be relocated and expanded include Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, Truck Driving, and Heavy Equipment Technology.  Plans also call for expanded office areas, classroom space and parking.

Participating in the groundbreaking were President Stephen Milligan; Tim Boaz, Parsons Mayor; Nick Sneed, Thompson Caterpillar; Cody Barber, Tag Truck Center; and Mike Creasy, Decatur County Mayor.

TCAT Crump, part of the College System of Tennessee and governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, offers many career and technical education programs at locations in Crump, Clifton, Henderson and Parsons.