CNA Training in Tennessee
Tennessee's nurse aide rules say plainly that training and testing are free if you train in a nursing home program and work for a skilled nursing facility. Private schools charge tuition, and the state exam runs $122 through Credentia, which took over testing in June 2026.
Staying certified is easy: just 8 hours of paid work every two years. Below you'll find each step, pay in Tennessee's metro areas, ways to train free, and approved programs statewide.
Training
75+ Hours
Median Pay
$18.27/hr
Exam Cost
$122
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Tennessee home health aide →The 4 Steps to Certification in Tennessee
1
Pick an Approved Program
The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission approves every nurse aide program. You'll find two kinds:
- Nursing home programs: free if a skilled nursing facility employs you.
- Private schools and colleges: tuition varies, and you can enroll without a job lined up.
- Finish within 24 months of starting, or start over.
2
Complete the Training
Tennessee follows the federal minimum, though many schools teach more.
75 Hours
Minimum total
16 Hours
Supervised hands-on practice
Some private schools run 120-hour courses in about 4 to 6 weeks.
3
Pass the Credentia Exam
Credentia took over Tennessee testing from Headmaster on June 1, 2026.
| Knowledge or oral test | $35 |
| Skills test | $87 |
| Passing score (knowledge) | 75% |
| Attempts per part | 3 |
Two-year clock: you must pass both parts within 24 months of finishing training. Fail either part three times and you retrain. Fees aren't refundable.
4
Renew Every Two Years
Renewal goes through your Credentia account.
- Work at least 8 paid hours in a licensed or certified health care facility in each 24-month period.
- Private duty, sitter, and companion work don't count.
- Watch your email: Credentia sends a reminder about 120 days before you expire.
💰 How to Get CNA Training Free or Cheaper in Tennessee
Tennessee makes free training easier to find than most states. Start with the first option.
Nursing Home Programs
✨ Free When You're EmployedThe state says training and testing are free if you train in a nursing home program and a skilled nursing facility employs you. That covers the $122 exam too.
Call nursing homes near you and ask for a nurse aide trainee job.
American Job Centers (WIOA)
✨ Grant-Funded, If You QualifyThrough WIOA, your local American Job Center can pay for a CNA course if you're unemployed, laid off, or low-income.
Apply before you enroll.
Get Paid Back After You're Hired
✨ Federal RuleAlready paid for a private course? If a Medicare or Medicaid nursing home hires you within 12 months of finishing, it has to reimburse your training and testing costs.
Keep your receipts and show them when you're hired.
TCATs and Community Colleges
✨ Lower-Cost OptionTennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) and community colleges usually cost less than private schools and may accept financial aid.
Ask if the CNA course is part of a program covered by Tennessee Promise or Tennessee Reconnect.
Tennessee CNA Pay by Metro Area
Tennessee has about 27,040 nursing assistants. Pay doesn't vary much across the state: Nashville leads, and most metros fall within about a dollar of each other.
| Area | Median Hourly | Median Annual | CNAs Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin | $18.99 | $39,510 | 7,420 |
| Chattanooga (TN-GA) | $18.65 | $38,790 | 2,420 |
| Memphis (TN-MS-AR) | $18.27 | $38,010 | 4,930 |
| Knoxville | $18.27 | $38,000 | 3,860 |
| Kingsport-Bristol (TN-VA) | $18.05 | $37,550 | 1,400 |
| Clarksville (TN-KY) | $17.94 | $37,320 | 620 |
| Jackson | $17.74 | $36,900 | 1,080 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $18.27 | $37,990 | 27,040 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nursing Assistants (31-1131). Medians exclude overtime and shift differentials.
What It Costs to Get Certified
If you train in a nursing home program while employed there, all of this is free. Otherwise, expect these costs.
Tuition
$0 to varies
Free at nursing home programs. Private schools and colleges set their own prices.
Knowledge Test
$35
Written or oral, in English or Spanish. Paid to Credentia.
Skills Test
$87
Taken at a test center. Not refundable.
Retakes
Per part
You only retake the part you failed, and you pay that part's fee again.
Moving to Tennessee? (Reciprocity)
Tennessee accepts CNAs from every state except Florida. If you're active and in good standing, you can transfer without taking a Tennessee test.
Active CNA From Another State
Submit the reciprocity application through your Credentia account. You need an active certificate with no abuse or other negative findings. There's a small processing fee.
Florida CNAs
Tennessee doesn't accept Florida nurse aide certificates by reciprocity. Contact the Health Facilities Commission about your options before you move.
Expired Tennessee CNA
If you didn't log 8 paid hours in your 24-month period, contact Credentia about getting back on the registry. You may have to retest or retrain.
Testing & Registry
(888) 204-6249
Credentia, Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm ET
CNA Training Programs in Tennessee
181 state-approved nurse aide programs across Tennessee. Most are run by nursing homes, which train for free if they employ you. The rest are TCATs, community colleges, and private schools that you can enroll in on your own. Search by name, city, or county, or filter by county and program type.
| Program | City | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private SchoolAcademy of Allied Health Careers5600 Brainerd Rd., Ste C-3, Chattanooga, TN 37411 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 499-4999 |
| Nursing HomeAdamsPlace, LLC1927 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | (615) 904-9111 |
| Nursing HomeAdamsville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center409 Park Avenue, Adamsville, TN 38310 | Adamsville | McNairy | (731) 632-3301 |
| Nursing HomeAhava Healthcare of Clarksville111 Ussery Road, Clarksville, TN 37043 | Clarksville | Montgomery | (931) 647-0269 |
| Private SchoolAllied Health Instructional Training, LLC3885 Orleans Rd., 2nd Fl, Memphis, TN 38116 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 270-8929 |
| Nursing HomeAndersonville TN Opco, LLC3382 Andersonville Highway, Andersonville, TN 37705 | Andersonville | Anderson | (865) 494-0986 |
| Hospital / Health SystemBallad Health110 Ayers Place, Blountville, TN 37617 | Blountville | Sullivan | (423) 431-2622 |
| Nursing HomeBeech Tree Health and Rehab240 Hospital Lane, Jellico, TN 37762 | Jellico | Campbell | (423) 784-6626 |
| Nursing HomeBeverly Park Place Health & Rehab c/o Hillcrest Healthcare5325 Beverly Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37918 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 246-4029 |
| Private SchoolCareer Academy3355 Poplar Ave., Ste 100-G, Memphis, TN 38111 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 761-4500 |
| Nursing HomeCenter on Aging and Health880 South Mohawk Drive, Erwin, TN 37650 | Erwin | Unicoi | (423) 743-7669 |
| Private SchoolCertified Medical Academy1175 Vickery Lane, Ste 100, Cordova, TN 38016 | Cordova | Shelby | (901) 496-9210 |
| College / TCATChattanooga State Community College4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 697-4766 |
| College / TCATChattanooga State Community College at Orange Grove Center615 Derby St, Chattanooga, TN 37404 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 629-1451 |
| Nursing HomeClaiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center1850 Old Knoxville Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879 | Tazewell | Claiborne | (423) 526-2248 |
| Nursing HomeCountryside Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center3051 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 | Lawrenceburg | Lawrence | (931) 762-7518 |
| Nursing HomeCovington Post Acute765 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019 | Covington | Tipton | (901) 475-0027 |
| Nursing HomeDecatur County Healthcare726 Kentucky Ave. S, Parsons, TN 38363 | Parsons | Decatur | (731) 847-6371 |
| Nursing HomeDelta Blues Health and Rehab3933 Allenbrooke Cove, Memphis, TN 38118 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 795-2444 |
| Nursing HomeDickson Health and Rehabilitation901 N. Charlotte St, Dickson, TN 37055 | Dickson | Dickson | (615) 446-5171 |
| Nursing HomeDover Care Center537 Spring Street, Dover, TN 37058 | Dover | Stewart | (931) 232-6902 |
| Nursing HomeDurham-Hensley Health & Rehabilitation Center55 Nursing Home Road, Chuckey, TN 37641 | Chuckey | Greene | (423) 257-6761 |
| Nursing HomeElk River Health and Nursing Center of Winchester32 Memorial Drive, Winchester, TN 37398 | Winchester | Franklin | (931) 967-0200 |
| Nursing HomeElk River Health and Rehab of Fayetteville4081 Thornton Taylor Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 | Fayetteville | Lincoln | (931) 433-9973 |
| Private SchoolExcel Academy, LLC900 E Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 924-6899 |
| Nursing HomeFairpark Health and Rehabilitation (Maryville)307 North Fifth Street, Maryville, TN 37804 | Maryville | Blount | (865) 983-0261 |
| Nursing HomeFour Oaks Health Care Center1101 Persimmon Ridge Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659 | Jonesborough | Washington | (423) 753-8711 |
| Private SchoolGateway Achievement, LLC1645 Downtown West Blvd, Unit 38, Knoxville, TN 37919 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 293-5888 |
| Private SchoolGateway Achievement, LLC (Chattanooga)7151 Lee Hwy, Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 710-1500 |
| Private SchoolGateway Achievement, LLC (Maryville)535 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 | Maryville | Blount | (865) 293-5888 |
| Nursing HomeGenerations Center of Spencer87 Generations Drive, Spencer, TN 38585 | Spencer | Van Buren | (931) 946-7768 |
| Private SchoolGlobal Healthcare Institute, LLC7666 US Hwy 51, Millington, TN 38053 | Millington | Shelby | (901) 848-5649 |
| Workforce ProgramGoodwill Excel Center Midsouth2576 Thousand Oaks Cove, Memphis, TN 38118 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 726-3100 |
| Workforce ProgramGoodwill Industries (Knoxville)5307 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 588-8567 |
| Workforce ProgramGoodwill Industries (Morristown)2812 West Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814 | Morristown | Hamblen | (423) 587-9763 |
| Nursing HomeHarbert Hills Academy Nursing Home3575 Lonesome Pine Road, Savannah, TN 38372 | Savannah | Hardin | (731) 925-7221 |
| Nursing HomeHeartland (Nashville)3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 885-2320 |
| Nursing HomeHenderson Healthcare & Rehabilitation412 Juanita Dr, Henderson, TN 38340 | Henderson | Chester | (731) 989-7598 |
| Nursing HomeHenry County Health and Rehabilitation239 Hospital Circle, Paris, TN 38242 | Paris | Henry | (731) 642-5700 |
| Hospital / Health SystemHighpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas629 Hospital Rd, Winchester, TN 37398 | Winchester | Franklin | (931) 308-0108 |
| Nursing HomeHillview Community Living Center897 Evergreen Street, Dresden, TN 38225 | Dresden | Weakley | (731) 364-2450 |
| Nursing HomeHolston Health & Rehabilitation Center3916 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 524-1500 |
| Nursing HomeHolston Rehabilitation and Care Center3641 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664 | Kingsport | Sullivan | (423) 246-2411 |
| Nursing HomeHumphreys County Care & Rehab104 Fort Hill Rd, Waverly, TN 37185 | Waverly | Humphreys | (931) 296-2532 |
| Nursing HomeHuntsville Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center287 Baker Street, Huntsville, TN 37756 | Huntsville | Scott | (423) 663-3600 |
| Private SchoolIntegrity Approved Healthcare Academy3000 Walnut Grove Ste 217 - 218, Memphis, TN 38111 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 450-4082 |
| Nursing HomeIsland Home Park Health and Rehab c/o Hillcrest Healthcare1758 Hillwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 246-4029 |
| Nursing HomeIvy Hall Nursing Home301 S. Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643 | Elizabethton | Carter | (423) 542-6512 |
| College / TCATJackson State Community College2046 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301 | Jackson | Madison | (731) 424-3520 |
| College / TCATJackson State Community College at Gibson County Center2071 Hwy 45 Bypass S, Trenton, TN 38382 | Trenton | Gibson | (731) 424-3520 |
| Nursing HomeJefferson City Health and Rehab Center283 West Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760 | Jefferson City | Jefferson | (865) 475-9037 |
| Nursing HomeJefferson County Nursing Home914 Industrial Park Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725 | Dandridge | Jefferson | (865) 397-3163 |
| College / TCATJohnson University7900 Johnson Dr, Knoxville, TN 37998 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 765-6121 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Crossville80 Justice Street, Crossville, TN 38555 | Crossville | Cumberland | (931) 484-4782 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Elizabethton1641 US Hwy 19E, Elizabethton, TN 37643 | Elizabethton | Carter | (423) 542-4133 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Greeneville725 Crum Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 | Greeneville | Greene | (423) 639-8131 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Hickory Woods4200 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013 | Antioch | Davidson | (615) 501-3500 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Morristown501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN 37814 | Morristown | Hamblen | (423) 581-5435 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Rhea County10055 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321 | Dayton | Rhea | (423) 847-6777 |
| Nursing HomeLife Care Center of Sparta508 Mose Drive, Sparta, TN 38583 | Sparta | White | (931) 738-9430 |
| Nursing HomeLynchburg Nursing Center40 Nursing Home Rd, Lynchburg, TN 37352 | Lynchburg | Moore | (931) 759-6000 |
| Nursing HomeMagnolia Ridge Care & Rehabilitation, LLC1105 S. Sunswept St, Union City, TN 38261 | Union City | Obion | (731) 885-6400 |
| Nursing HomeMeadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center1245 East College Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 | Pulaski | Giles | (931) 363-7548 |
| Nursing HomeMemphis Jewish Home and Rehab36 Bazeberry Road, Cordova, TN 38018 | Cordova | Shelby | (901) 758-0036 |
| Nursing HomeMountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, TN 37683 | Mountain City | Johnson | (423) 727-7800 |
| Nursing HomeMt Pleasant Health & Rehab904 Hidden Acres Dr, Mount Pleasant, TN 38474 | Mount Pleasant | Maury | (931) 379-5502 |
| Private SchoolNashville Health Career Center, LLC of CareRite832 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 580-6845 |
| Private SchoolNATS, Inc.1161 Murfreesboro Pike Ste 217, Nashville, TN 37217 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 333-8474 |
| Nursing HomeNewport TN Opco, LLC135 Generation Drive, Newport, TN 37821 | Newport | Cocke | (423) 623-0929 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Eastern Region Community Nurse Aide Program8975 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 474-7314 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Athens1204 Frye Street, Athens, TN 37303 | Athens | McMinn | (423) 745-0434 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Chattanooga2700 Parkwood Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 624-1533 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Columbia101 Walnut Lane, Columbia, TN 38401 | Columbia | Maury | (931) 381-3112 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Cookeville815 South Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501 | Cookeville | Putnam | (931) 528-5516 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Dickson812 N. Charlotte Street, Dickson, TN 37055 | Dickson | Dickson | (615) 446-8046 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Farragut120 Cavette Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 777-4000 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Fort Sanders2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 525-4131 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Franklin216 Fairground Street, Franklin, TN 37064 | Franklin | Williamson | (615) 790-0154 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Johnson City3209 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601 | Johnson City | Washington | (423) 282-3311 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Kingsport2300 Pavilion Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 | Kingsport | Sullivan | (423) 765-9655 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Knoxville809 E. Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 524-7366 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Lawrenceburg374 Brink Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 | Lawrenceburg | Lawrence | (931) 762-6548 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Lewisburg1653 Mooresville Hwy, Lewisburg, TN 37091 | Lewisburg | Marshall | (931) 359-4506 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, McMinnville928 Old Smithville Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110 | McMinnville | Warren | (931) 473-8432 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Milan8017 Dogwood Lane, Milan, TN 38358 | Milan | Gibson | (731) 686-8373 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Murfreesboro420 N. University Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 | Murfreesboro | Rutherford | (615) 893-2602 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge300 Laboratory Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 | Oak Ridge | Anderson | (423) 482-7698 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Oakwood244 Oakwood Drive, Lewisburg, TN 37091 | Lewisburg | Marshall | (931) 359-3563 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Pulaski993 East College Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 | Pulaski | Giles | (931) 363-3572 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Scott2380 Buffalo Rd, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 | Lawrenceburg | Lawrence | (931) 762-9418 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Sequatchie360 Dell Trail, Dunlap, TN 37327 | Dunlap | Sequatchie | (423) 949-4651 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, SmithvillePO Box 549, Smithville, TN 37166 | Smithville | DeKalb | (615) 597-4284 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Somerville308 Lake Drive, Somerville, TN 38068 | Somerville | Fayette | (901) 465-9861 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Sparta34 Gracey Street, Sparta, TN 38583 | Sparta | White | (931) 836-2211 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Springfield608 8th Ave. East, Springfield, TN 37172 | Springfield | Robertson | (615) 384-8453 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Healthcare, Tullahoma1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388 | Tullahoma | Coffee | (931) 222-4207 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center5010 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401 | Columbia | Maury | (931) 398-6300 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Place at Cool Springs213 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067 | Franklin | Williamson | (615) 778-6830 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Place at the Trace8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221 | Nashville | Davidson | (629) 888-5800 |
| Nursing HomeNHC Place Sumner140 Thorne Blvd, Gallatin, TN 37066 | Gallatin | Sumner | (615) 451-0788 |
| Private SchoolNursing Angels, LLC1298 North Highland Ave. Ste 2, Jackson, TN 38301 | Jackson | Madison | (731) 424-2951 |
| Private SchoolNursing Assistant Training Center153 Herndon Drive Suite 2, Bells, TN 38006 | Bells | Crockett | (731) 663-3803 |
| Nursing HomeObion County Nursing Home1084 East County Home Rd, Union City, TN 38261 | Union City | Obion | (731) 885-9065 |
| Nursing HomeOkeena Health and Rehab Center1900 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024 | Dyersburg | Dyer | (731) 286-1221 |
| Nursing HomeOverton County Health & Rehab Center318 Bilbrey Street, Livingston, TN 38570 | Livingston | Overton | (931) 823-6403 |
| Nursing HomePerry County Nursing Home127 East Brooklyn Ave, Linden, TN 37096 | Linden | Perry | (931) 589-2134 |
| Nursing HomePickett Care and Rehabilitation Center129 Hillcrest Drive, Byrdstown, TN 38549 | Byrdstown | Pickett | (931) 277-0023 |
| Nursing HomePine Meadows Health Care700 Nuckolls Road, Bolivar, TN 38008 | Bolivar | Hardeman | (731) 658-4707 |
| Private SchoolProfessional Allied Health, LLC3511 Ramill Road, Memphis, TN 38128 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 240-7716 |
| Nursing HomeReelfoot Manor Health & Rehab1034 Reelfoot Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079 | Tiptonville | Lake | (731) 253-6681 |
| College / TCATRemington College (Memphis)2710 Nonconnah Blvd, Memphis, TN 38132 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 345-1000 |
| College / TCATRemington College (Nashville)441 Donelson Pike, Ste 150, Nashville, TN 37214 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 889-5520 |
| Nursing HomeRidgeview Terrace of Life Care165 Coffey Lane, Rutledge, TN 37861 | Rutledge | Grainger | (865) 828-5295 |
| Nursing HomeRiver Grove Health and Rehab1520 Grove Street, Loudon, TN 37774 | Loudon | Loudon | (865) 458-5436 |
| Nursing HomeRiverview Post Acute111 Pemberton Drive, Ashland City, TN 37015 | Ashland City | Cheatham | (615) 792-9109 |
| College / TCATRoane State Community College (Fentress County Campus)6844 S. York Hwy, Clarkrange, TN 38553 | Clarkrange | Fentress | (865) 354-3000 |
| College / TCATRoane State Community College (Oak Ridge Campus)701 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 | Oak Ridge | Anderson | (865) 354-3000 |
| Nursing HomeSavannah Health and Rehab1645 Florence Road, Savannah, TN 38372 | Savannah | Hardin | (731) 926-4200 |
| Nursing HomeSelmer Post Acute835 E. Poplar Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375 | Selmer | McNairy | (731) 645-3201 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Cleveland2750 Executive Park Place NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 | Cleveland | Bradley | (423) 476-4444 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Fentress County208 North Duncan Street, Jamestown, TN 38556 | Jamestown | Fentress | (931) 879-5859 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Greeneville106 Holt Court, Greeneville, TN 37743 | Greeneville | Greene | (423) 639-0213 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Putnam County278 Dry Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506 | Cookeville | Putnam | (931) 537-6524 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Ridgely Rehab and Wellness Center117 North Main Street, Ridgely, TN 38080 | Ridgely | Lake | (731) 264-5555 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness Center5580 Roane State Hwy, Rockwood, TN 37854 | Rockwood | Roane | (865) 354-3366 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of Rogersville109 Highway 70 North, Rogersville, TN 37857 | Rogersville | Hawkins | (423) 272-3099 |
| Nursing HomeSignature Healthcare of South Pittsburg Rehab & Wellness201 East 10th Street, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 | South Pittsburg | Marion | (423) 837-7981 |
| Private SchoolSincere Healthcare Institute, LLC6041 Mt. Moriah Rd Ext. Ste 12, Memphis, TN 38115 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 441-6048 |
| Nursing HomeSmith County Health and Rehab112 Healthcare Drive, Carthage, TN 37030 | Carthage | Smith | (615) 735-0569 |
| Nursing HomeSoddy Daisy Health Care Center701 Sequoyah Road, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 | Soddy Daisy | Hamilton | (423) 332-0060 |
| Nursing HomeSpring City Care & Rehabilitation Center331 Hinch Street, Spring City, TN 37381 | Spring City | Rhea | (423) 365-4355 |
| Nursing HomeStanding Stone Care & Rehab Center410 West Crawford Ave, Monterey, TN 38574 | Monterey | Putnam | (931) 839-2244 |
| Nursing HomeStarr Regional Health & Rehabilitation886 Highway 411 North, Etowah, TN 37331 | Etowah | McMinn | (423) 263-3600 |
| College / TCATTCAT Athens1635 Technology Way, Athens, TN 37303 | Athens | McMinn | (423) 744-2814 |
| College / TCATTCAT Dickson at Clarksville Campus135 International Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040 | Clarksville | Montgomery | (615) 422-7867 |
| College / TCATTCAT Harriman1745 Harriman Highway, Harriman, TN 37748 | Harriman | Roane | (865) 882-6703 |
| College / TCATTCAT Hartsville716 McMurry Blvd, Hartsville, TN 37074 | Hartsville | Trousdale | (615) 374-2147 |
| College / TCATTCAT Hohenwald813 West Main St, Hohenwald, TN 38462 | Hohenwald | Lewis | (931) 796-5351 |
| College / TCATTCAT Jacksboro265 Elkins Road, Jacksboro, TN 37757 | Jacksboro | Campbell | (423) 566-9629 |
| College / TCATTCAT Jackson at Brownsville401 Morgan St, Brownsville, TN 38012 | Brownsville | Haywood | (731) 772-8160 |
| College / TCATTCAT Knoxville1100 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 546-5567 |
| College / TCATTCAT Knoxville at Union County Campus148 Main St, Maynardville, TN 37807 | Maynardville | Union | (865) 766-4361 |
| College / TCATTCAT Lexington230 South Broad Street, Lexington, TN 38351 | Lexington | Henderson | (731) 967-1795 |
| College / TCATTCAT Livingston at Cookeville Higher Education Campus1000 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 | Cookeville | Putnam | (931) 823-5525 |
| College / TCATTCAT Memphis550 Alabama Ave, Memphis, TN 38105 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 543-6926 |
| College / TCATTCAT Morristown821 West Louise Avenue, Morristown, TN 37813 | Morristown | Hamblen | (423) 586-5771 |
| College / TCATTCAT Northwest at Bells6514 Hwy 412 South, Bells, TN 38006 | Bells | Crockett | (731) 345-3300 |
| College / TCATTCAT Oneida #2180 Eli Lane, Oneida, TN 37841 | Oneida | Scott | (423) 663-4900 |
| College / TCATTCAT Pulaski1233 E. College St, Pulaski, TN 38478 | Pulaski | Giles | (931) 424-4014 |
| Workforce ProgramTennessee Rehabilitation Center460 Ninth Ave, Smyrna, TN 37167 | Smyrna | Rutherford | (615) 223-8077 |
| Private SchoolThe Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions, LLC3639 New Getwell Rd, Memphis, TN 38118 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 654-8183 |
| Nursing HomeThe Health Center at Richland Place504 Elmington Ave, Nashville, TN 37205 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 292-4900 |
| Nursing HomeThe Health Center at Standifer Place2626 Walker Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 490-1599 |
| Private SchoolThe Healthcare Readiness Institute3540 Summer Ave. Ste 203, Memphis, TN 38122 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 246-8613 |
| Nursing HomeThe Heritage Center1026 McFarland Street, Morristown, TN 37814 | Morristown | Hamblen | (423) 581-5100 |
| Private SchoolThe Mason Center for Healthcare Education120 Market Place Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 246-4029 |
| Nursing HomeThe Meadows8044 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN 37221 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 646-4466 |
| Nursing HomeThe Nursing Center at Little Creek1811 Little Creek Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 690-6727 |
| Nursing HomeThe Waters of Bristol2830 Hwy. 394, Blountville, TN 37617 | Blountville | Sullivan | (423) 274-6191 |
| Nursing HomeThe Waters of Gainesboro, LLC1340 North Grundy Quarles Highway, Gainesboro, TN 38562 | Gainesboro | Jackson | (931) 268-0291 |
| Nursing HomeThe Waters of McKenzie14510 Highway 79, McKenzie, TN 38201 | McKenzie | Carroll | (731) 352-5317 |
| Nursing HomeThe Waters of Roan Highlands146 Buck Creek Road, Roan Mountain, TN 37687 | Roan Mountain | Carter | (423) 772-0161 |
| Nursing HomeTrinity Hills of Knoxville4611 Ashville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37914 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 329-3292 |
| College / TCATUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga311 East MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403 | Chattanooga | Hamilton | (423) 425-4344 |
| Hospital / Health SystemUplands Village Home Health Services167 Heritage Circle, Crossville, TN 38571 | Crossville | Cumberland | (931) 277-3344 |
| Nursing HomeValley Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center415 Catlett Road, Sevierville, TN 37862 | Sevierville | Sevier | (865) 453-4747 |
| Nursing HomeVanayer Senior Living and Rehabilitation460 Hannings Lane, Martin, TN 38237 | Martin | Weakley | (731) 587-3193 |
| Private SchoolVitali Medical Training900 E Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915 | Knoxville | Knox | (800) 991-6511 |
| College / TCATWalters State Community College500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN 37813 | Morristown | Hamblen | (423) 585-2675 |
| College / TCATWalters State Community College (Sevier County Campus)1720 Old Newport Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876 | Sevierville | Sevier | (865) 774-5852 |
| College / TCATWalters State Community College at Claiborne County1325 Claiborne St, Tazewell, TN 37879 | Tazewell | Claiborne | (865) 774-5852 |
| College / TCATWalters State Community College at Niswonger Greeneville Campus221 N. College St, Greeneville, TN 37745 | Greeneville | Greene | (423) 798-7940 |
| Nursing HomeWest Hills Health and Rehab c/o Hillcrest Healthcare6801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909 | Knoxville | Knox | (865) 246-4029 |
| Nursing HomeWest Meade Place1000 St. Luke Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 | Nashville | Davidson | (615) 731-3393 |
| Nursing HomeWestmoreland Care and Rehabilitation Center1559 New Highway 52 E, Westmoreland, TN 37186 | Westmoreland | Sumner | (615) 644-5111 |
| Nursing HomeWestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation524 W. Main St, Decaturville, TN 38329 | Decaturville | Decatur | (731) 852-3591 |
| Nursing HomeWexford House2421 N. John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660 | Kingsport | Sullivan | (423) 288-3988 |
| Nursing HomeWhites Creek Wellness and Rehab3425 Knight Drive, Whites Creek, TN 37189 | Whites Creek | Davidson | (615) 876-2754 |
| Private SchoolWilliam and Johnson Career College4400 Hickory Hill Road, Memphis, TN 38141 | Memphis | Shelby | (901) 308-8858 |
| Nursing HomeWillow Ridge Center215 Richardson Way, Maynardville, TN 37807 | Maynardville | Union | (865) 992-5816 |
| Nursing HomeWyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center456 Wayne Ave, Crossville, TN 38555 | Crossville | Cumberland | (931) 484-6129 |
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Before you call: At a nursing home, ask for staff development and say you want to be hired as a nurse aide trainee, so your training and testing are free. At a school, ask the total cost, the next start date, and whether the $122 Credentia exam is included.
Source: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission nurse aide training facility list, exported October 2026. Lapsed programs, high school programs, and curriculum-only approvals are not included. Know of a closed program or a wrong number? Report a correction.
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Tennessee CNA Questions, Answered
Is CNA training really free in Tennessee?
It can be. The state says training and testing are free when you train in a nursing home program and a skilled nursing facility employs you. Private schools charge tuition.
Who runs the CNA exam in Tennessee now?
Credentia, starting June 1, 2026. It replaced D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster). Testing, renewals, and the registry now go through your Credentia account.
How much is the Tennessee CNA exam?
$122 total: $35 for the knowledge (or oral) test and $87 for the skills test. Fees aren't refundable.
How many hours do I need to work to renew?
At least 8 paid hours in a licensed or certified health care facility in each 24-month period. Private duty, sitter, and companion work don't count.
Can I transfer my Florida CNA to Tennessee?
Not by reciprocity. Tennessee accepts every state except Florida. Call the Health Facilities Commission at (615) 532-5171 to ask about your options.
How do I look up a CNA in Tennessee?
Use Credentia's free registry search. You can search by name or registration number without making an account.
Sources
- Tennessee Health Facilities Commission: Nurse Aide Information
- Credentia Tennessee: Exam Fees
- Credentia Tennessee: Quick Reference Guide
- 42 CFR 483.152: Nurse aide training requirements
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
Last verified: October 2026. Tennessee switched testing vendors in 2026, so confirm details with Credentia when you register. See something out of date? Report a correction.