The University of Tennessee Knoxville is situated in the city of Knoxville, which is in the state's eastern region. The University of Tennessee Knoxville was founded in 1794 (before Tennessee was even designated as as a state) when it was known as Blount College. The public university's mission is to provide an educational atmosphere that is diverse and to enrich and enhance society with human knowledge. The university's divisions include business and administration, architecture and design and veterinary medicine.
Tennessee State University's primary campus is in Nashville, which is the state's capital city. Tennessee State University is merely 10 minutes away from bustling downtown Nashville. Both undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered by the school. Some of the schools and colleges that are under the university's umbrella are the school of nursing, the college of education, the college of arts and sciences and the college of business.
Austin Peay State University is situated in the city of Clarksville, in Montgomery County. Austin Peay State University was established in 1927 and was named after Austin Peay, who served as a governor of the state. The vision of the university is to groom students to grow into citizens that are both productive and engaged in society. Some of the majors that are available are engineering technology, geosciences, music performance, studio art, philosophy and communication arts.
The University of Memphis is a public research school that is in Memphis, which is the southwestern portion of Tennessee. The University of Memphis offers doctoral, master's and bachelors degree programs. The school has been in existence since 1909. The diverse academic programs that are offered by the state university include anthropology, music business, liberal studies, religion in society, geographic techniques, ancient Egyptian history, journalism and inorganic chemistry.