Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

Auto Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

Automotive employers in Tennessee typically look for people who have certifications, experience, and education to hire into mechanic or technician roles. Going to a trade or vocational school and getting a degree can certainly give you a leg up when looking for a job. While Tennessee doesn’t have as many auto mechanic schools as other states, they do have a handful that offer a quality education in a real-life work environment. Among the options for the best mechanic schools in Tennessee are Southwest Tennessee Community College, or one of the many campuses of Tennessee College of Applied Technology. These schools offer quality training, certification and opportunities to get connected with mechanic shops upon graduation.

List of Auto Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

Lincoln Tech, Nashville, TN
Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga, TN
Nashville State Community College, Nashville, TN
Northeast State Community College, Blountville, TN
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Multiple Campuses

Schools in Tennessee

Mechanic Jobs in Tennessee

Projected Job Growth

Working as an Auto Mechanic in Tennessee

Working as a mechanic in Tennessee can be very rewarding, especially if you continue to work at it for a long time. Most employers will bump your wage or salary up if you have an education or all necessary certificates. Most auto mechanics in Tennessee earn somewhere between $32-$60k per year. One thing a lot of people may not know is that some jobs require you as a mechanic to have a clean drivers record and will not hire you if you have tickets or have past issues with the law. Tennessee is a state with a very vibrant and unique culture and it should not be overlooked when starting your career in mechanics.

Job Type	Total in Tennessee	Average Hourly Wage	Average Annual Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	13,510	$19.44	$40,430
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	3,190	$20.35	$42,330
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	7,000	$21.42	$44,560

Trade Schools Near You

Directory of Tennessee Schools

Featured Trade Schools in Tennessee

Lincoln Tech

Lincoln Tech
Programs:
Automotive Technology
and more…

View School

All Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

School	Address	Programs	More Info
Chattanooga State Community College	4501 Amnicola Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37406	Automotive Engineering Technology Collision Repair Technology Diesel Equipment Technology	Request Information
Nashville State Community College	120 White Bridge Rd Nashville, TN 37209	Automotive Mechanics Technology	Request Information
Northeast State Community College	2425 Hwy 75 Blountville, TN 37617	Auto Body Service Technology Automotive Service	Request Information
Southern Adventist University	4881 Taylor Cir Collegedale, TN 37315	Auto Service Management Auto Service Technician	Request Information
Southwest Tennessee Community College	737 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103	Automotive Mechanics Technology	Request Information
Tennessee College of Applied Technology	Multiple Locations	Automotive Mechanics Technology Diesel Equipment Technology Collision Repair Technology	Request Information
Vatterott College – Appling Farms	6991 Appling Farms Pkwy Memphis, TN 38133	Diesel Mechanics	Request Information
Vatterott College – Dividend	2655 Dividend Dr Memphis, TN 38132	Automotive Technology	Request Information

Available Grants & Scholarships

Nationwide Scholarships and Grants

Automotive Scholarships and Grants	Location	Description	Deadline
Future Mechanic Grant	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for aspiring auto mechanics	12/1/2019
Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $2,200 for graduates of New Mexico high school	June each year
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship	Nationwide	Full-Tuition paid for eligible students	March each year
Federal Pell Grants	Nationwide	Up to $6,195, for low-income households	Varies
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Nationwide	Various, for low-income households	Varies
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship	Nationwide	Various, one application for many scholarships	March each year
Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students	January each year
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments	March each year
Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $400 for eligible students	April each year
GMiS Scholars Program	Nationwide	Various, for underrepresented students in tech	April each year
SMA Native American STEM Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students	June each year
Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund	Nationwide	Up to $2,000 for eligible students	June each year
Clunker Junker Cash for Cars and College Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible female students	Varies
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund	Nationwide	Up to $5,000 for eligible students	March each year
Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years	March each year
TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years	March each year
Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years	March each year
Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Yanmar/SAE Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $1,000 for eligible students	March each year
Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships	Nationwide	Up to $2,500 for eligible students	June each year
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship	Nationwide	Up to $2,000 for eligible students	June & October each year

All Mechanic Schools

All Scholarships & Grants