TN Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Campuses

Passed into law in 2014, the Tennessee Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Act establishes a program of recognition for higher education institutions which allocate resources for veterans’ successful transition from military service to college enrollment.

An institution receiving VETS Campus certification not only prioritizes outreach to veterans, but successfully delivers the services necessary to create a supportive environment where student veterans can prosper while pursuing their education.

VETS Bravo

Starting July 2024, VETS Campuses have the opportunity to become a VETS Bravo Campus. 

Check out more information here at the button below:

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Chattanooga
4501 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Renee Kennebrew, Coordinator-SCO, Veterans Services
Renee.phifer@chattanoogastate.edu  
Phone: (423) 697-2509
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 348
https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/student-support/outreach-programs/veterans-affairs  
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Dickson
Clarksville Campus
135 International Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37040

Monique Banks, Veteran Contact
veterans@tcatdickson.edu  
Phone: (931) 572-1694
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 85
https://www.tcatdickson.edu/current-students/veterans-information-and-services  
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Harriman
1745 Harriman Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748

Sandy Ashton-Wash, Veteran Contact
veterans@tcatharriman.edu  
Phone: (865) 882-6703
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcatharriman.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students   
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Hartsville
716 McMurry Blvd
Hartsville, TN 37074

Kandra Hire, Veteran Contact
veterans@tcathartsville.edu   
Phone: (615) 374-2147 x 128
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcathartsville.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students   
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Hohenwald
813 W Main St
Hohenwald, TN 38462

Shasta Carroll, Veteran Contact
veterans@tcathohenwald.edu  
Phone: (931) 796-5351
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcathohenwald.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students   
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Jacksboro
265 Elkins Rd.
Jacksboro, TN 37757

Jada Stanley, Veterans Contact
veterans@tcatjacksboro.edu  
423-417-8366
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcatjacksboro.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students   
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Jackson
2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301

Cindy Palmer, Veterans Contact
veterans@tcatjackson.edu  
731-424-0691
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcatjackson.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students  
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Knoxville
1100 Liberty St
Knoxville, TN 37919

Lucas Gray, Veteran Contact
veterans@tcatknoxville.edu    
Phone: (865) 546-5567
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcatknoxville.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students 
 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, McMinnville
241 Vo-Tech Drive
McMinnville, TN 37110

veterans@tcatmcminnville.edu   
931-473-5587
https://tcatmcminnville.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students  

 


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Nashville
100 White Bridge
Nashville, TN 37209

Mark Voeltzke, Veterans Contact
veterans@tcatnashville.edu    
615-425-5580
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcatnashville.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students     


Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Upper Cumberland
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555

Bill Bruce, Veterans Contact
veterans@tcatcrossville.edu    
931-484-7502
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://tcatcrossville.edu/future-students/veteran-and-active-duty-students  
 

Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Renee Kennebrew, Coordinator-SCO, Veterans Services
Renee.phifer@chattanoogastate.edu   
Phone: (423) 697-2509
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 348
https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/student-support/outreach-programs/veterans-affairs  
 


Cleveland State Community College
3535 Adkisson Dr.
Cleveland, TN 37312

Kim Allin, Veteran's Services Coordinator
kallin01@clevelandstatecc.edu  
Phone: (423) 473-2265
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 135
www.clevelandstatecc.edu/admissions/veterans-educational-assistance/index.html 
 


Columbia State Community College
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401

Allie Carpenter, Career Transfer and Veteran Center Coordinator
Acarpenter9@columbiastate.edu  
Phone: (931) 540-2862
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 235
www.columbiastate.edu/veterans/index.html  


 


Dyersburg State Community College
1510 Lake Road
Dyersburg, TN 38024

Sarah Michelle Twaddle, Veterans Academic Success Coach, Enrollment Services
stwaddle@dscc.edu  
Phone: (731) 286-3262, ext. 3262
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 42
https://www.dscc.edu/veterans  
 


Jackson State Community College
2046 North Parkway
Jackson, TN 38301

DeanofStudents@jscc.edu   
Phone: (731) 125-2618
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 76
https://www.jscc.edu/about-jackson-state/student-services/veterans-affairs/  
 


Motlow State Community College
P.O. Box 8500 Dept. 520
Lynchburg, TN 37352

veteranservices@mscc.edu   
931-393-1529
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.motlow.edu/students/veterans/index.html  
 


Nashville State Community College
Student Services Building, S-207H
in the Records Office
120 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

Kevin Thomas, VA Support Specialist
(615) 353-3211
vetcom@nscc.edu   
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.nscc.edu/admissions/veteran-benefits  
 


Northeast State Community College
2425 Tennessee 75
Blountville, TN 37617

Mandie Roberts, Veterans Affairs Director
veteransaffairs@northeaststate.edu   
(423) 354-2528
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 241
https://www.northeaststate.edu/Admission/Veterans-Affairs/  
 


Pellissippi State Community College
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933

Kelsy Fritts
veterans@pstcc.edu   
Phone: (865) 539-7368
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 256
http://www.pstcc.edu/veterans/  
 


Roane State Community College
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748-5011

Kat Baker, Director of Student Success
bakerkr@roanestate.edu   
865-354-3000 Ext. 4811
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.roanestate.edu/?6214-Veteran-Affairs-Office   
 


Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134

Kristina King, Veteran Affairs Coordinator
(901) 333-4029
kking1@southwest.tn.edu   
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/veterans/  
 


Volunteer State Community College
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066

Pam Carey, Manager of Adult Learners & Veterans Affairs
veterans.affairs@volstate.edu   
(615) 230-3494
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 313
http://www.volstate.edu/veterans  
 


Walters State Community College
500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813

Terry Harris, Coordinator Veteran Services
Terry.Harris@ws.edu   
Phone: (423) 585-6896
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 136
https://www.ws.edu/student-services/veteran-services/  
 

Belmont University
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212

Sara Gibson, Veterans Success Team
vabenefits@belmont.edu   
Phone: (615) 460-5430
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.belmont.edu/admissions/military/  


Bryan College
140 Landes Way
Dayton, TN 37321

Christopher Beard, Admissions Residential Recruiter
admiss@bryan.edu   
Phone: (423) 775-7585
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 31
https://www.bryan.edu/admissions/military-veteran-services-first-responders/   
 


Carson-Newman University
1646 Russell Ave
Jefferson City, TN 37760

Pat Bivens, Director of Military & Veterans Services
militaryservices@cn.edu   
Phone: (865) 471-4089
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.cn.edu/life-at-c-n/military-services/   


Christian Brothers University
650 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104

Randall Pelham, Director of Veterans Services
Randall.Pelham@cbu.edu   
Phone: (901) 321-3880
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 26
https://www.cbu.edu/academics/special-programs/veterans-and-military-benefits/  
 


Lane College
545 Lane Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301

Patrick Willis, Veteran Contact
pwillis@lanecollege.edu   
Phone: (731) 426-7552
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.lanecollege.edu/admissions/veterans#  
 


Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204

Sam Lynn, Director of Veterans Services
rslynn@lipscomb.edu    
Phone: 615-966-1013
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 359
www.lipscomb.edu/veterans    

 


Maryville College
502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Maryville, TN 37804

Kelly Massenzo, Interim Veteran Contact
Kelly.Massenzo@maryvillecollege.edu   
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: 58
http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/campus-life/student-services/veterans/support/   
 

Austin Peay State University
601 College St.
Clarksville, TN 37044

Dana Chadwick, Veteran Contact
NMFRC@apsu.edu   
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.apsu.edu/mva/nmfrc/index.php   


East Tennessee State University
1276 Gilbreath Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37614

Jason Wilder, Veteran Contact
wilderjd@etsu.edu   
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.etsu.edu/provost/veteransaffairs/   


Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Dr. Hilary Miller, Veteran Contact
hilary.miller@mtsu.edu   
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.mtsu.edu/military/   


Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209

Dr. G. Clark, Veteran Contact
gclark@tnstate.edu    
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.tnstate.edu/vets/   

 


Tennessee Technological University
1 William L. Jones Dr.
Cookeville, TN 37505

Mary McCaskey, Veteran Contact
veterans@tntech.edu   
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.tntech.edu/veterans/index.php   

 


University of Memphis
243 University Center
Memphis, TN 37163

Chris Bourque, Veteran Contact
veterans@memphis.edu  
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.memphis.edu/veterans/   


University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
615 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Sylvana Matthews, Veteran Contact
vma@utc.edu
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.utc.edu/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs/veteran-and-military-affairs


University of Tennessee, Health Science Center
910 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 37163

Erica Fulton, Veteran Contact
efulton3@uthsc.edu   
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://uthsc.edu/registrar/veteran-services/index.php   


University of Tennessee, Knoxville
209 Student Services
Knoxville, TN 37996

Jayetta Rogers, Veteran Contact
utkva@utk.edu   
Phone: (865) 974-1500
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://studentsuccess.utk.edu/veterans/   


University of Tennessee, Martin
554 University St.
Martin, TN 37238

Jason Earley, Veteran Contact
jearley3@utm.edu  
Phone: (865) 981-8015
Number of Veterans Enrolled: TBD
https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/veteran-services/   

Your interest in military-connected students in Tennessee is much appreciated! Check out the below reports to learn more about student veterans and military dependents at Tennessee's VETS Campuses. 

To qualify for the VETS Campus designation, institutions must:

  1. Conduct an annual campus survey of students who are veterans to identify the views, needs, issues and suggestions of veterans;
  2. Provide information to faculty and staff about military and veterans’ culture, including combat-related mental or physical disabilities or other challenges;
  3. Administer orientation programs for students who are veterans;
  4. Facilitate mentoring and support programs for students who are veterans;
  5. Develop outreach and communication strategies for military bases located near the campus, for the purpose of assessing veterans’ educational goals and meeting their identified needs;
  6. Create and maintain a process for the assessment of prior learning that grants academic credit to veterans for transferable training and experience attaining through military service; and
  7. Provide, on the campus website, information on the availability of prior learning assessments and potential program credit for skills, training or education obtained during military service.

Eligible institutions may apply for designation as a VETS Campus by submitting a written request through the VETS Campus Application. Instructions will guide you through the process in the application.

To become a VETS Bravo Campus, institutions must have been designated a VETS campus for no less than the three-consecutive-year period immediately preceding the date a request for certification as a VETS Bravo campus is submitted. Submit an official request at this VETS Bravo Application  . Documents and information that will be needed when submitting the request are:

  1. Signed letter from the President of the institution requesting Bravo status;
  2. Contact information for designated VETS Campus Bravo liaison;
    3. A filled-out PDF version of this document with a brief description of the annual student survey, career services, and peer mentoring or similar program for military-connected students.
    4. Additional material, flyers, website, and anything else associated with the programs/services that have been offered for at least one academic year.

After attaining the VETS campus designation, institutions must annually report the following information, on or before July 31 of each year:

  1. The number of veterans enrolled at its campus;
  2. The programs of study in which veterans are enrolled;
  3. The completion of degrees or other credentials by veterans; and
  4. A current list of course equivalencies for military education, training and experience.

Below are the VETS Campus Data Form templates separated by type of institution.

Please submit the appropriate, completed VETS Campus Data form on or before July 31 of each year:

Contact:

Tracy Comer, EdD
Senior Director of Articulation and Transfer
Ph: (615) 253-5184
Tracy.Comer@tn.gov