GMC recently joined Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) McMinnville, community leaders and project partners to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new TCAT Coffee County Campus in Manchester, Tennessee.
The new campus expands access to high-quality technical education and workforce training for students across Middle Tennessee, providing a modern learning environment designed to prepare students for in-demand careers.


“Goodwyn Mills Cawood has been a fantastic partner. They really listened to our vision and turned it into a technical education center that is both functional and beautiful. We know this facility will serve many generations to come.” – Dr. Melody Edmonds, President of Tennessee College of Applied Technology McMinnville
The state-of-the-art facility features classrooms, laboratories, high-bay training spaces, staff offices and collaborative student gathering areas that support hands-on learning for a variety of technical programs. Students will have opportunities to gain experience in fields including nursing, cosmetology, electrical and welding, gaining the practical experience needed for the workforce.



Designed to support regional workforce development, the new campus provides expanded educational opportunities while helping meet the growing demand for skilled professionals throughout Middle Tennessee. The project includes new buildings, site development, parking areas, driveways and supporting infrastructure, creating a modern campus that will serve students and the community for years to come.
GMC provided provided architecture interior design, civil engineering and geotechnical engineering services for the project, with Batten Shaw Construction serving as the general contractor.
Photo Credit: Batten Shaw Construction