About Pellissippi State

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The Pellissippi Campus, the main site of Pellissippi State, is located west of Knoxville in Knox County. The city of Knoxville lies on the Tennessee River, about 40 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Knoxville's population approaches 170,000, with approximately 640,000 people in the metropolitan area. The city supports a wide variety of cultural and sports activities, and is home to the University of Tennessee.

Pellissippi State is a fully accredited public two-year college. It offers a challenging total-college experience that prepares students for obtaining gainful employment, transferring to a four-year institution, advancing in their career or simply enhancing their enjoyment of life.

Business and Community Services (BCS) extends the resources of the College to the business, industrial, and general communities. Programs range from personal enrichment to advanced technology and industry-specific training. BCS also offers high-quality, short-term certificate programs for students who wish to upgrade their skills or gain additional certification in a particular area.

About Pellissippi State
Pellissippi State employs approximately 185 full-time faculty, 265 adjunct faculty, 231 staff, and serves over 7,000 students, between 100 and 150 of whom are international.

Pellissippi State History
Mission Statement
Pellissippi State Fact Book

For more information about Pellissippi State’s programs and services, please stop by, call or contact us online:

Admissions and Records
Pellissippi Campus Room 102, Goins Building
10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990

Main Office
PHONE: (865) 694-6568
FAX: (865) 539-7217

Office Hours (EST)
Monday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday