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Nashville Auto Diesel College
About Nashville Auto Diesel College
Over a Century of Career Training History
The city of Nashville – the heart of Tennessee – is home to two proud American traditions: unbeatable music, and incredible cars. What the Grand Ole Opry is to country music, NADC is to the auto career training tradition. Our landmark campus has an amazing history of graduating successful technicians for the transportation and skilled trades industries. Nashville Auto Diesel College offers training in five skilled career fields.
Founded in 1919, NADC has been magnet location for students from across the country – even around the world. On-campus Career Fairs draw some of the best-known companies to our campus to meet, interview, and recruit NADC graduates.
Campus Location
5010 Linbar Dr #4
Nashville, TN 37211
Available Programs
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Automotive Technology
Training Automotive Technicians for More Than 100 Years!
The Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC) tradition has been a cornerstone of the Nashville career education community and the entire southeast since 1919. With more than 18,000 automotive technicians needed across Tennessee by 20301, training at NADC is a smart choice. You can take your auto technology skills anywhere in America – the country is projected to add more than 678,000 auto technician jobs by 20331.
Earn a Diploma in Automotive Service Technology, or for those who want to increase their earning potential within the automotive field, students may wish to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Management. The choice is yours, and your future is yours to build.
Skills Acquired at Nashville Auto-Diesel College:
- Rebuild an engine, flush a brake line, and troubleshoot on-board computers
- Diagnose and repair transmissions and drive train components
- Repair A/C and heating systems, power windows, doors, and seats
- Perform basic maintenance, including oil changes, tune-ups, and tire rotations
- Study theory and application of automotive electrical and electronic systems
- Apply mechanical and technical principles to automotive steering, alignment, and suspension systems
Automotive Technology Training Can Prepare You for a Career Working In:
- Dealerships
- Franchise repair facilities
- Independent garages and repair shops
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Diesel Technology
With 7,000 diesel technician jobs projected to open in Tennessee between 2020 and 20301, the diesel industry holds promise for anyone looking to build hands-on skills and launch an exciting career. Nationally, 256,000 job openings for Diesel Technicians are projected to be available between 2023 and 20331. The region’s shipping, construction, and agriculture industries depend on trained, skilled diesel technicians from our Nashville Auto Diesel College (NADC) diesel technology school to keep their equipment and businesses running.
Skills Acquired Through the NADC Diesel Technology School:
- Learn to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair medium and heavy duty diesel engines
- Practice adjusting the components of a heavy duty truck steering system including the toe-in, camber, and caster
- Use industry standard tools and equipment for maintenance
- Diagnoses and repairs truck clutch systems
- Build experience working with hydraulic and air brake systems
- Service fuel systems brands including Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar and others
- Learn basic welding procedures essential to working on big rigs and other diesel-powered equipment.
NADC Training Can Prepare You for a Career Working with:
- Agriculture equipment
- Truck fleets
- 18 wheelers
- Construction equipment
- Power generation equipment
- Marine equipment
- Buses and other transportation vehicles
Campus Location
5010 Linbar Dr #4
Nashville,