HVAC schools in Tennessee

30 schools in Tennessee report HVAC and refrigeration maintenance programs in the data sources on our methodology page, offering 47 programs across 22 cities, most of them in Nashville, Memphis, Cookeville. By school type: 18 public, 5 private for-profit, 3 private nonprofit.

HVAC program types in Tennessee

• 25 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 16 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 3 Certificate, less than 12 weeks
• 2 Associate's degree
• 1 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years

Award levels follow the U.S. Department of Education's categories. Many schools offer more than one.

How much does HVAC school cost in Tennessee?

4 programs in Tennessee publish a program-level price in our data, ranging from $5,344 to $12,595 (median $5,492). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 1 public school where federal data gives a school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $4,542 to $4,542 per academic year (median $4,542). That covers all programs at the school, not only HVAC.

Prices come from federal and state data for the year shown on each school page. They change, and tools, books and certification exams can cost extra. See our HVAC school cost guide for how we calculate this.

HVAC licensing and certification in Tennessee

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

• A contractor license is required for projects of $25,000 or more when acting as a prime contractor, and for HVAC subcontractors when their portion of the project is $25,000 or more including materials, equipment and labor. Rules for smaller jobs are generally set locally.

Official sources (read November 11, 2026): Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: contractor license. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in Tennessee

HVAC schools by city in Tennessee

• HVAC schools in Nashville (5)
• HVAC schools in Memphis (3)
• HVAC schools in Cookeville (2)
• HVAC schools in Murfreesboro (2)

All 30 HVAC schools in Tennessee

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Tennessee

General career data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Federal certification rule: 40 CFR 82.161. Browse all states.