tcat: lee riley

As a teacher, coach and principal for 15 years with the Ezell Harding Christian School in Nashville, Lee Riley's experience in education speaks for itself. After moving back home to Lewis County around 7 years ago with his wife Rachel he was the assistant principal at Lewis County High School for 4 years. Having a heart for the Hohenwald community and especially it's kids, Lee has been coaching Dixie Youth softball and baseball, serving as a deacon at Lomax Church of Christ. And, as he is always looking for ways to grow personally, he has recently completed the Leadership Lewis Program.

Three years ago he joined the TCAT Hohenwald family as the Early Post Secondary Recruiter Coordinator. He thoroughly enjoys serving TCAT and it's students by giving all the campus tours, helping with the National Signing Day, college fairs, job fairs and speaks at many different events about TCAT Hohenwald.

This fall season 2024 has brought 2,260 dual enrollment students through the doors of TCAT; this allows students to earn high school and college credit at the same time.

"It takes a village and everyone at TCAT does an amazing job working together to get things done to serve others."

A groundbreaking for future expansion will see an increase for Welding, Automotive, and the front office. TCAT Hohenwald has seen a rapid increase in dual enrollment students. Two new programs on offer are Truck Driving and Criminal Justice. Up at Maury Regional hospital the college has opened a Practical Nursing site. With a $1,000,000 grant for telecommunications and a $2,000,000 grant called Give 3.0; TCAT is immensely proud of their graduation statistics including: Licensure 97%. Job Placement 98% and Program Completion Rate of 94%.

Ready for your next step in education? Visit the TCAT Hohenwald campus at 813 W Main St, Hohenwald, TN 38462 or give them a call @ (931) 796-5351