Since its founding in 1857, TWU has been dedicated to helping students live a meaningful life. Offering more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs, students prepare for in-demand careers in industries like business, science, health professions and education. Faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting students in the realization of their full potential through holistic and transformational learning experiences in the classroom, the field andthe community. A multitude of service learning opportunities provide all TWU students the chance to grow as leaders and set a foundation for lifelong meaningful achievement.

As a part of the TWU family, the southeast Tennessee community plays an important role in the development of thisregions future leaders. Main campus is located two blocks from the town center, with easy access to the surrounding area. Additional locations in Knoxville and Cleveland provide convenience to students in the nursing program, management excellence degree completion program and the new Master of Occupational Therapy program. In addition, some programs and classes are offered online. No matter where a student chooses to take their classes - they will find learning experiences and a supportive community to help them grow personally and professionally.

Through strong academic programs, service-learning opportunities, student organizations and athletics, TWU helps students become enlightened servant leaders who believe in serving others, pursuing knowledge and leading by example. Tennessee Wesleyan is a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and features more than 20 athletic teams for men and women. In addition to athletics, students can participate in more than 25 clubs and student organizations, providing all students opportunities to grow their leadership skills and foster relationships with fellow classmates.

Take I-75 South, Exit 49 and follow Highway 30 East toward Athens. After traveling approximately 3 miles, turn right onto N Jackson St. The main campus parking lot will be on your left after a few hundred yards.

Take I-75 North, Exit 49 and follow Highway 30 East toward Athens. After traveling approximately 3 miles, turn right onto N Jackson St. The main campus parking lot will be on your left after a few hundred yards.

The mission of the Tennessee WesleyanUniversity Department of Human Resources is to provide assistance, leadership, and training opportunities to those associated with the college while helping maintain an improved work environment for faculty and staff members so that these persons may continue to be a positive influence to prospective and current students, parents/families, alumni, friends and community members.

Tennessee Wesleyan University was chartered in 1854 as Odd Fellows Female College but never opened due to financial difficulties. The building known as Old College was completed in 1857 and, with assistance from the Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Athens Female College opened on September 10, 1858, with five faculty members and seventy young female students. This was the beginning of church affiliation of an institution which has existed under one of the branches of the Methodist Church from 1857 until today.

After operating for one year as a male college, East Tennessee Wesleyan College became coeducational and the name was changed in 1868. East Tennessee Wesleyan University was a pioneer as there were very few colleges who accepted both men and women.

In 1867, shortly before Ulysses S. Grant became President of the United States, he was solicited by President John Spence to make a cash donation to the school and became recognized as one the first donors in the school. Upon the death of Grant, President Spence renamed the school Grant Memorial University on what would have been Grants 64birthday, April 27, 1886.

In 1889, Grant Memorial University was merged with Chattanooga University to become a single institution which resulted in another name change to U. S. Grant University. On June 6, 1925, a charter was issued by the State of Tennessee for the college to become Tennessee Wesleyan College.

But this college nestled in the heart of East Tennessee has continued to grow and emerge as a premier educational institution. In 2016, the charter was once again changed the college to became Tennessee Wesleyan University. What began as one building on two acres of land has become a thriving campus of academic excellence.

The latest addition was the Colloms Campus Center, a beautiful two-story student center and an open pavilion-style square to allow for outdoor dining and entertainment. New programs continue to be added and student education and opportunities continue to be enhanced.