The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is the governing body for a public higher education system in the state of Tennessee. Established in 1972 by the Tennessee General Assembly, it oversees 36 institutions: 13 community colleges and 23 Colleges of Applied Technology. The system serves nearly 140,000 students annually across its campuses.
TBR's mission centres on workforce development and technical training. It offers more than 400 programs of study, including technical education, certificate programs, and degree pathways designed to align with industry needs. The system is committed to expanding educational access and supporting economic growth in Tennessee.
As a unified public higher education system, TBR focuses on student success and workforce readiness. Its institutions provide educational pathways that prepare graduates for careers in a range of sectors, contributing to the state's skilled labour pool.