Clarksville, TN – TCAT Dickson President Laura Travis announced a new Tile Manufacturing Operator program to begin Fall 2026, at the Clarksville campus. President Travis said, “The implementation of our Tile Manufacturing Operator program is a significant step in strengthening the workforce pipeline for our region. During the program announcement, Michael Kephart of the Tile Council of North America said, “The tile industry requires technical skills. Students will have the opportunity to earn two certificates including Tile Manufacturing Associate at the completion of their first trimester and Tile Manufacturing Technician upon completion of the 600-hour program. TCAT Dickson offers twenty-one programs of study across its four campus locations in Dickson, Clarksville, Franklin, and Erin.