Stories @ TCAT


On Thursday, April 17, 2025, TCAT Upper Cumberland proudly held its Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of 38 students representing 10 counties across the region.
Each year, around 300 students graduate from TCAT’s full-time programs. While not every graduate chooses to participate in a ceremony, those who do mark the occasion with pride, reflecting on the many hours of hard work and dedication it took to reach this milestone.
Graduates of TCAT Upper Cumberland are well-prepared for the workforce, with 80–88% securing successful careers in their field of study. Many go on to land high-quality jobs with strong potential for advancement.
Congratulations to our Spring 2025 Graduates:
Administrative Office Technology
 Lesley Balcom
Automotive Technology
 Carter Woitalla
Building Construction Technology
 Jesse K. Kimbrell
Collision Repair Technology
 Isaiah Bean
Computer Information Technology
 Kendall Allred
 Andrew Q. Copley
 Cody Corum
 Jacob McLemore
 Adrain Wogoman
Cosmetology
 Lauren Castellon
 Zoey Jayne Anola Crockett
 Kendaria Rose Foster
 Haley Quarles
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
 Dawson Branstetter
 Hunter Dollar
 Joshua Edwards
 Kevin Fiste
 Bobby Smith
 Justin Stamps
 Jackson Williams
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC-R)
 Michael Barnes
 Landon Cagle
 Emmanuel Casado
Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Systems
 Miguel Angel Francisco-Moreno
 Christian Laj-Lopez
 Thomas Weinblatt
Machine Tool Technology
 Levi Sutton
Masonry Technology
 Donald Baker
Power Sports Technology
 William Geer
Welding Technology
 Gregory Greer
 James Jacobsen
 Spencer Parris
 Christian Dale Pope
 Jared VanWinkle
 We are incredibly proud of each graduate and wish them continued success in their careers and beyond!