Powers announces opening of higher education institution in Union County

The first day of classes is Jan. 5.

MAYNARDVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– State Representative Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, announced the opening of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville and Walters State Community College’s Union County campus.

Located next to Union County High School, the 14,790-square-foot campus houses a welding technology program, multi-use lab space, and several classrooms for both TCAT Knoxville and WSCC classes.

“The Union County campus of TCAT Knoxville and Walters State Community College creates new opportunities for high school students and adults seeking to further their education, ” Powers said. “By removing transportation barriers, students can now pursue dual enrollment and certifications close to home. I’m grateful to our local and state partners for making this possible and look forward to seeing students build their careers here in the coming years.”

Programs and courses offered at the school include adult education, general education, allied health courses such as CPR and nursing, as well as manufacturing, nuclear and construction courses.

Powers worked with state and local partners to bring higher education opportunities to Union County and was instrumental in securing $10 million in state funding to help build the facility.

At the campus’s ribbon cutting on Dec. 12, Powers was awarded the 2025 Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy for his commitment to supporting educational initiatives and promoting economic development.   

For more information on TCAT Knoxville and WSCC, visit their websites.  

Dennis Powers, above, represents District 36 in the Tennessee House of Representatives which includes Campbell, Union and part of Claiborne counties. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-12/19/2025-6AM)