TCAT Harriman // Harriman, Tennessee

BarberMcMurry Architects

Project Team // Ben Hoffman, Chuck Griffin, Drew Newman, Michael Travis

Site // Patton Lane, Harriman, Tennessee

TCAT, Harriman Campus

TCAT Harriman Campus occupies a strategic site adjacent to Harriman’s downtown core, providing a cutting-edge environment for vocational and technical education. A central atrium floods the heart of the campus with natural light, connecting specialized labs, workshops, and classrooms around a landscaped courtyard. Career resource hubs, maker spaces, and a student commons on the ground floor foster collaboration and professional development, while integrated stormwater features demonstrate applied sustainability principles. Flexible floor plans allow for evolving program needs, and a rooftop terrace doubles as an outdoor classroom with panoramic views of the Cumberland Plateau. Designed for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, the campus embodies a forward-thinking approach to hands-on learning and community engagement.