Pellissippi State Community College
About
Pellissippi State Community College was founded in 1974 as State Technical Institute at Knoxville. In the years since its founding, the College’s name has changed twice: in 1988, to Pellissippi State Technical Community College and, in 2009, to Pellissippi State Community College.
Introduction
Pellissippi State Community College was founded in 1974 as State Technical Institute at Knoxville. In the years since its founding, the College’s name has changed twice: in 1988, to Pellissippi State Technical Community College and, in 2009, to Pellissippi State Community College.
When the College first opened its doors, it had 45 students studying three associate’s degree programs, all in engineering technology, under the tutelage of a dozen faculty and staff members. In the years since, Pellissippi State has experienced steady growth—from those first 45 students in 1974 to nearly 11,000 students, not counting non-credit, in fall 2013.
Locations
- Knoxville
Hardin Valley Road,10915, 37932, Knoxville
