Ground broken on Portland TCAT expansion

Local officials, community members, and students gathered to break ground on an expansion of Portland’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). The $47 million project will construct three buildings totaling 78,435 square feet. The expansion will include additional classrooms, program labs and shops, clinics, student support rooms, lounge spaces, and offices. Additionally, TCAT Porland will be offering three new programs following the expansion: automotive technology, heavy equipment technology, and HVAC/refrigeration technology. Enrollment at the Portland campus has increased 25% since 2022, and officials are hoping the expansion will open more spaces for students across the region.