Pellissippi State Technical Community College is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. The collage is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and was founded in 1974. The college operates four campuses spread across the Knox County and Blount County area. The college offers a broad diversity of programs and degrees in various areas of study. Many students in the Pellissippi State Technical Community College are focusing in engineering, computer science, liberal arts, commercial art and photography.

Pellissippi State offers a diversity of educational opportunities to meet the needs of students with different interests and backgrounds. Each program of study is form on a set of broad educational goals. Academic and student support services are provided throughout the student’s educational career to encourage academic achievement and personal growth. The College is especially committed to providing new students with experiences that recognize their unique and diverse needs and maximize their opportunities to succeed.

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.

The main goal of the Pellissippi State Technical Community College is to move forward the comprehensive development of its community by providing college courses and programs through the associate's degree level.

Pellissippi State Technical Community College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).