History

In 1969, sixteen acres of land were deeded to the State, the Roane County Court committed $100,000 in construction funds, and on April 14, 1969, Governor Ellington announced that a State Area Vocational-Technical School would be built in Roane County.  Construction was completed on October 1, 1970, and the first students were enrolled November 30, 1970.  Classes were filled to capacity and waiting lists for enrollment were established on a first-come, first-served basis.  The first student graduated in 1971 with a certificate in drafting.  Since 1970, over 11,000 students have enrolled in full- and part-time programs at the Center.

Jackie Jackson served through September 1971, as the first administrator for the School.  Ferrell Kennedy served as Director through June 2001, and Mark Powers was appointed Director in July 2001.  In 1973, the Center was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has continued its accreditation continuously since that time.

The Center has 60,227 gross square feet devoted exclusively for educational use, and 48,711 square feet devoted to classroom and laboratory use.  The remaining footage is utilized as corridors, restrooms, and storage.

MISSION

The mission of Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman is to provide high quality technical training to prepare individuals for lasting and rewarding employment, lifelong learning, and to upgrade skills of employed workers.

VISION

Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman will incorporate the needs of students and of present and future employers to train/educate individuals to be employed in the present and future job market.  Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman will be a training center of choice for students and employers.  The methods and techniques used to deliver instruction will remain progressive and enhance individual achievement.  Customer-focused training will emphasize flexibility in content and scheduling.  Enrollment of all categories of students will increase including full-time, part-time, high school and custom training.  Training will remain accessible and affordable for a wide range of students.  The number of programs qualifying students for certification standards will increase.  Professional development of faculty and staff will provide for state-of-the-art instruction and management of the Center.

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