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12-Month LPN Programs in Tennessee — TCAT Programs With Reconnect Tuition Coverage

Tennessee's 27 TCATs (Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology) all run 12-month LPN programs — and Tennessee Reconnect makes them tuition-covered for adults without a college degree. That's not a loan. It's a last-dollar grant that fills the gap after Pell and other aid. Combined with no state income tax on wages, Tennessee offers one of the best financial deals in nursing education: a 12-month program at zero cost leading to a career with immediate employment demand.

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TCAT Programs — 27 Campuses, One Timeline

Every TCAT runs the same 12-month practical nursing program approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The difference between campuses is location and clinical partnerships — not program quality or cost.

TCAT Nashville

Nashville

~$4,500–$6,000

State capital. HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt clinical access. Nashville is one of the largest healthcare markets in the Southeast.

TCAT Memphis / Shelby

Memphis

~$4,500–$6,000

St. Jude, Methodist Le Bonheur, Baptist Memorial clinical network. Second-largest TN city.

TCAT Knoxville

Knoxville

~$4,500–$6,000

UT Medical Center and Covenant Health clinicals. East Tennessee's healthcare hub.

TCAT Chattanooga + 23 More

Statewide

~$4,000–$6,000

27 TCATs cover every TN region. Rural locations often have less competition for seats. All Reconnect eligible.

Tennessee Reconnect — How It Works

Eligibility

Tennessee resident. Don't have an associate's or bachelor's degree. Not currently enrolled. Apply at TNReconnect.gov.

Coverage

Last-dollar grant covering tuition and mandatory fees after Pell and other aid. At TCAT tuition levels with Pell covering $7,395, most students pay $0.

Tennessee LPN Salary — Plus No Income Tax

Nashville
$50,000–$56,000
Memphis
$48,000–$54,000
Knoxville
$46,000–$52,000
TN Statewide
$49,130

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages — every dollar above is take-home.

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Tennessee is an NLC compact state. Your license works across all NLC member states.
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Tennessee LPN Questions

+ How long are LPN programs in Tennessee?
12 months at all 27 TCATs statewide. No shorter option exists in Tennessee.
+ Can I get tuition covered in Tennessee?
Yes — Tennessee Reconnect covers tuition at TCATs for adults without a college degree. Combined with Pell Grant, most students pay $0.
+ Is Tennessee an NLC state?
Yes — your license works in neighboring KY, VA, NC, GA, AL, MS, AR, and MO.

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