[1][2] The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Chattanooga (TCAT) is the only TCAT that forms an integral part of the organization of a community college, forming a unit of Chattanooga State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution serving more than 2,300 students annually.

[citation needed] The headquarters of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology is in Nashville.

James King is the Vice Chancellor for the Colleges of Applied Technology.

[6] Each of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology offers programs based on geographic needs of businesses and industry.

[7] The Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga State provides memberships and organizations for students, including the following: The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Chattanooga is accredited by the Council of Occupational Education (COE), a regional accrediting agency of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).