The mission of Tennessee Southeast TN Adult Education is to provide the 408,543* individuals over the age of 18 who have or have not attained a High School Diploma or equivalent the most convenient, effective, and cutting edge instruction for High School Equivalency (HSE) attainment, Basic Skills Upgrades, and Workforce Preparation. In Southeast TN there are over 28,923** adults who do not currently have a high school diploma. Tennessee Adult Education prepares individuals for post-secondary school and the opportunity to be gainfully employed. with Free services provided to all community members and employers by highly skilled instructors and staff.

*Based on 2023 American COmmunity Survey 5 yr estimate data for "Educational Attainment" includes individuals aged 18-64 without a high schol diploma or equivalent.
** Hamilton - 18,844 Rhea - 3,064 Marion - 2,682 Bledsoe - 2,017 Sequatchie - 1,720 Van Buren - 575
Meet Our Leaders
Leslie Travis
Program Director
Director of TCAT Athens Southeast Tennessee Adult Education covering all 6 counties with office location in Dayton, TN. Leslie has been in the education field for 25+ years and also serves as a member on the Southeast Development District Board.
Assistant Director of TCAT Athens Southeast Tennessee Adult Education covering all 6 counties with office location in Chattanooga, TN. Grant has been in the education field for 35+ years. He proudly serves all of our Hamilton and Marion County locations.
