There are four post-secondary institutions located in or near McKenzie: Bethel University, the TCAT Henry/Carroll - McKenzie Branch Campus, Carroll County Adult Education, and the Carroll County Technology Center.
Office of Admissions:
325 Cherry Avenue
McKenzie, TN 38201
Phone: (731) 352-4000
For more than 180 years, Bethel University has provided high quality, state-of-the-art education in West Tennessee, while keeping its deep traditions and history. Bethel University was founded as Bethel Seminary in 1842 in McLemoresville, TN, operating under the fostering care of West Tennessee Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In 1847, it was granted a charter by the State of Tennessee and operated as Bethel College until 2009, when its trustees voted to change its name to Bethel University.
Today, the university offers 30+ bachelor's degrees, five associate's degrees, five master's degrees, and two non-degree licensures. Its athletics program contains 21 sports teams, including co-ed archery, bass fishing, and esports.
Bethel University's renowned Renaissance Performing Arts Experience is made up of four divisions - Vocal, Instrumental, Theatre, and Production - providing talented students with the opportunity to earn scholarships, find community, and gain hands-on professional experience.
McKenzie Branch Campus:
16940 Highland Drive
McKenzie, TN 38201
Phone: (731) 352-5364
Formerly known as TCAT McKenzie, in 2024, this campus was combined with its sister campus in Paris as TCAT Henry/Carroll, serving communities throughout Henry County and Carroll County. There are currently 23 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology throughout the state, offering technical and vocational programs with the goal of bolstering local workforce development.
McKenzie Branch Campus Programs:
Businesses and industrial communities in McKenzie benefit from the presence of TCAT and its Specialized Training for Business and Industry programs. Our TCAT campus will work to develop custom, job-specific training courses designed to help your employees develop new skills and upgrade their existing skills.
14155 Paris Street
Huntingdon, TN 38344
Phone: (731) 986-4488
The Adult Education Program in Carroll County is managed by the Carroll County Board of Education. Tennessee Adult Education is an initiative from the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Learn More about Tennessee Adult Education
Free Services Offered:
1235 Buena Vista Road
Huntingdon, TN 38344
Phone: (731) 986-8908
The Carroll County Technical Center’s mission is to provide local high school students from 9th to 12th grade with the opportunity to acquire the career and technical skills needed to further their education or enter the workplace. Students must be currently enrolled in a Carroll County high school to be eligible.
