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HUNTSVILLE (July 31, 2026) — Scott County native Misty Anderson has been named the new Vice President at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville, President Tim Smith announced Friday.
Anderson, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, is a Scott County native and former dual enrollment coordinator at TCAT Oneida/Huntsville who is returning home after a 12-year stint at TCAT Knoxville. She has served as Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance at TCAT Knoxville since July 2024.
“This is a homecoming in every sense of the word, and I could not be more excited,” Anderson said. “TCAT Oneida/Huntsville is where my career in technical education began, and its students are the reason I got into this work. I’m honored to return home to serve them — helping every student find a clear path to an education and a rewarding career that can change their family’s future, while providing our local industries with the skilled workforce they need.
“When our students succeed, Scott County grows stronger — one graduate, one family at a time,” Anderson added. “I’m grateful for every opportunity the College System of Tennessee has given me, and I can’t wait to bring everything I’ve learned back to the place where it all began.”
A graduate of Scott High School, Anderson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and her master’s degree from Western Governors University. She began her career in higher education as an adjunct instructor in workforce development and special industry at TCAT Oneida/Huntsville, and later served as Dual Enrollment coordinator before leaving for a position at TCAT Knoxville in 2014. There, she ascended to the position of Student Services Coordinator, and also served as Financial Aid Coordinator and Coordinator of Human Resources, giving her experience in all aspects of a TCAT institution. As vice president at TCAT Knoxville, she was in charge of human resources and compliance.
“This is a big win for TCAT Oneida/Huntsville,” Smith said. “Misty brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse experience to the table, which will enable her to serve our student population well. She has worked in all aspects of administration, and has also been in the classroom, so she understands TCAT and the TBR system inside and out.”
Anderson replaces Smith, who was named the college’s president earlier this year. He replaced Dwight Murphy, who retired after more than 20 years at the helm.
Today, TCAT Oneida/Huntsville offers nearly two dozen programs across three counties — Scott, Fentress and Morgan. The college celebrated the completion of two new buildings on its Oneida satellite campus earlier this year, and will celebrate the grand opening of a new satellite campus in Fentress County next month. It also offers post-secondary classes at York Institute, Clarkrange High School, the Morgan County Career & Technical Center, and Morgan County Correctional Complex. Additionally, TCAT Oneida/Huntsville dual enrolls students at high schools throughout the region, including schools in Scott County, Fentress County, Morgan County, Campbell County, Anderson County, and Union County.
In addition to its long-standing programs, TCAT Oneida/Huntsville recently added an Allied Health and Medical Assisting program in Huntsville and an Earthmoving Equipment Operator program in Oneida. New programs set to begin this fall include Aviation Maintenance Technology in Oneida, and Telecommunications and Underground Construction Technology in Fentress County.
For more information on any of the programs offered by TCAT, visit tcatoneida.edu. For financial aid inquiries, call (423) 663-4900 ext. 109.