Union County has never had a large population. Many farms and backcountry roads cause students to travel outside of the community to seek higher education, and this can put a financial burden on the citizens. In Maynardville, things have already begun to change. TCAT of Union County will introduce educational changes, support economic growth, and strengthen the community overall. TCAT is designed to provide hands-on training that prepares students for employment. This campus has a multi-use lab as well as multiple classrooms partnered with Walters State, which allows for both dual-enrollment high school students and courses for adults who are seeking higher education, providing even higher-paying jobs. Dual-enrollment will allow high school students to begin career training while still being in high school. Beyond education, having this campus will have a positive impact on our small community by creating jobs for people in the area. With this technical education being available in our city, we can grow to be bigger than we ever have.