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Top Nursing Schools in Tennessee

This page lists 70 schools in Tennessee that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 23 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 20 associate degree (ADN), 30 bachelor's (BSN), 16 master's and 9 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 46 public, 19 private nonprofit and 5 private for-profit. 41 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Nashville (9), Memphis (7), Knoxville (4) and Jackson (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

70 schools · 26 verified program profiles · page 3 of 4

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (70)

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHartsville, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville is a public community / two-year college in Hartsville, TN. It reported 37 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeParis, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll is a public community / two-year college in Paris, TN. It reported 42 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHohenwald, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a public community / two-year college in Hohenwald, TN. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJacksboro, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro is a public community / two-year college in Jacksboro, TN. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJackson, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a public community / two-year college in Jackson, TN. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKnoxville, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is a public community / two-year college in Knoxville, TN. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLivingston, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston is a public community / two-year college in Livingston, TN. It reported 64 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMcMinnville, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville is a public community / two-year college in McMinnville, TN. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMemphis, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is a public community / two-year college in Memphis, TN. It reported 78 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMorristown, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is a public community / two-year college in Morristown, TN. It reported 55 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMurfreesboro, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is a public community / two-year college in Murfreesboro, TN. It reported 16 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHuntsville, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville is a public community / two-year college in Huntsville, TN. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePulaski, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski is a public community / two-year college in Pulaski, TN. It reported 49 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeShelbyville, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a public community / two-year college in Shelbyville, TN. It reported 26 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCrossville, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland is a public community / two-year college in Crossville, TN. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Tennessee State University campus

Tennessee State University

PublicUniversityNashville, TN

Tennessee State University is a public university in Nashville, TN. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Tennessee Technological University

PublicUniversityCookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University is a public university in Cookeville, TN. It reported 195 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Doctorate

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN

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Tennessee Wesleyan University campus

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Private nonprofitUniversityAthens, TN

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit university in Athens, TN. It reported 64 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

PublicSpecialized institutionMemphis, TN

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public specialized institution in Memphis, TN. It reported 201 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Post-Master's-WHNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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The University of Tennessee Southern

PublicUniversityPulaski, TN

The University of Tennessee Southern is a public university in Pulaski, TN. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Before you apply in Tennessee

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Tennessee. See online coursework and clinical requirements.