High Schools in Tennessee

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee supports robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee Board of Regents, including Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) and community colleges. These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster, offering certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management. Programs emphasize hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. Over 100,000 students participate in CTE programs annually, with pathways supported by initiatives like TDOE’s CTE standards and partnerships with TCATs for articulated credits.

Below is a compiled list from TDOE resources, TCAT websites, and CTE directories. It’s organized by type (high schools and community colleges/TCATs) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive (Tennessee has over 1,400 public schools with CTE elements); for full listings, visit TDOE’s CTE page (tn.gov/education/students/career-ready-students/career-and-technical-education.html) or the TCAT system (tbr.edu/tcat).

High Schools with Construction Pathways

These public high schools offer CTE programs, often through career academies or district-wide initiatives, with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options via TCATs or community colleges.

School/District	Location	Program Details
Jellico High School (Campbell County Schools)	Jellico, TN	Construction Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in building trades; Work-based learning and industry partnerships; Part of broader CTE offerings including welding and health science.
Alcoa High School (Alcoa City Schools)	Alcoa, TN	Construction CTE Program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; One of nine CTE programs of study; Focus on building trades and technical skills; Dual enrollment options.
Oakland High School (Rutherford County Schools)	Murfreesboro, TN	Fundamentals of Construction and Residential/Commercial Construction; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Sequenced courses in building trades; Work-based learning and construction practicum.
Springfield High School (Robertson County Schools)	Springfield, TN	Construction Program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in building trades; Part of Career Tech Center serving multiple high schools; SkillsUSA participation.
Lenoir City High School (Loudon County Schools)	Lenoir City, TN	Residential & Commercial Construction Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on construction skills; Work-based learning integrated with other CTE areas.
Maplewood High School (Metro Nashville Public Schools)	Nashville, TN	Construction Career Pathways Program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in building trades; Prepares for careers in construction; Dual enrollment options.
Science Hill High School (Johnson City Schools)	Johnson City, TN	CTE Construction Programs; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Pathways with dual enrollment and work-based learning; Focus on career counseling and industry credentials.
Sevier County High Schools (e.g., Gatlinburg-Pittman High, Northview Academy)	Sevierville, TN	CTE Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Offered across county high schools; Hands-on trades training with industry partnerships.
Warren County High School (Warren County Schools)	McMinnville, TN	CTE Construction Programs; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Part of advanced manufacturing and construction pathways; Dual enrollment with TCAT McMinnville.