Founded by Governor Phil Bredesen, Tennessee Governor's Academy is administered by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville – the state’s flagship, research-intensive university. The academy begins its inaugural year in August '07 with high school juniors. Next year’s class will include juniors and seniors.
UT’s campus bustles with more than 26,000 students adjacent to a thriving downtown and scenic waterfront. Located near Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Great Smoky Mountains, the greater Knoxville area is a fast growing, progressive region with strong links to its history and appreciation for neighborhoods and family life.
Academy students are based in cottages at the historic Tennessee School for the Deaf (TSD) – a 100-acre, gated campus nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River.
TGA students should have a strong desire to pursue a career in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering. While many students excel in these arenas, TGA students are passionate about solving life’s mysteries and answering the many questions that often lead to great discoveries.
TGA offers the kinds of experiences that encourage Big Ideas: in laboratories, libraries, and lectures; from lawns to auditoriums to playing fields; at UT, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, private industries and historic and cultural sites throughout East Tennessee.
Students learn well beyond the classroom through field trips, seminars, and other hands-on experiences.
Tennessee Governor’s Academy
2730 Island Home Boulevard
Suite 201
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 946-3673
Email: govacad@tennessee.edu
