Beauty Schools in Tennessee
Cosmetology licenses in Tennessee require 1,500 hours. 24 accredited beauty schools in 20 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Tennessee cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Tennessee
24 schools in 20 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Memphis | 3 |
| Hendersonville | 2 |
| Knoxville | 2 |
| Brentwood | 1 |
| Clarksville | 1 |
| Cleveland | 1 |
| Cookeville | 1 |
| Fayetteville | 1 |
| Franklin | 1 |
| Jackson | 1 |
| Johnson City | 1 |
| Lawrenceburg | 1 |
| Lexington | 1 |
| Manchester | 1 |
| Milan | 1 |
School Directory - Tennessee
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Beauty School | Milan | (731) 686-7351 | Cosmetology |
| Austin's Beauty College Inc | Clarksville | 9316476543100 | Cosmetology |
| Brillare Beauty Institute | Cleveland | 4234763742101 | Cosmetology |
| Career Beauty College | Lawrenceburg | (931) 766-9900 | Cosmetology |
| Elite College of Cosmetology | Lexington | (731) 968-5400 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-E Memphis | Memphis | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Jackson | Jackson | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville | Brentwood | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology | Franklin | (615) 591-2887 | Cosmetology |
| Image Maker Beauty Institute | Hendersonville | (615) 822-6141 | Cosmetology |
| Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Johnson City | 42392690959 | Cosmetology |
| Love Beauty School Inc | Manchester | (931) 723-8188 | Cosmetology |
| Master's Barber & Styling College | Old Hickory | (615) 754-8144 | Barber |
| Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design | Cookeville | (931) 526-1478 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Knoxville | Knoxville | (865) 966-0400 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis | Memphis | (901) 377-1701 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | (615) 225-5130 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville | Hendersonville | (615) 283-1000 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology | Nashville | 6156727800700 | Cosmetology |
| Studio 75 Hair Academy | Millington | (901) 873-0275 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Brentwood (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Clarksville (1 school)
9316476543100
Cleveland (1 school)
4234763742101
Cookeville (1 school)
(931) 526-1478
Fayetteville (1 school)
(931) 433-1305
Franklin (1 school)
(615) 591-2887
Hendersonville (2 schools)
(615) 822-6141
(615) 283-1000
Jackson (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Johnson City (1 school)
42392690959
Knoxville (2 schools)
(865) 966-0400
(865) 588-7878
Lawrenceburg (1 school)
(931) 766-9900
Lexington (1 school)
(731) 968-5400
Manchester (1 school)
(931) 723-8188
Memphis (3 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(901) 377-1701
(901) 578-3995
Milan (1 school)
(731) 686-7351
Millington (1 school)
(901) 873-0275
Murfreesboro (1 school)
(615) 225-5130
Nashville (1 school)
6156727800700
Old Hickory (1 school)
(615) 754-8144
Sweetwater (1 school)
(423) 351-0071
Tennessee Beauty School FAQ
We have 24 accredited beauty schools on file across 20 cities in Tennessee, sourced from US Department of Education (NCES IPEDS) data. Use the directory tables on this page to browse by city or open individual school profiles.
Most schools on file in Tennessee list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Tennessee cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Tennessee cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Tennessee students complete our online theory course first to build a foundation in sanitation, skin science, and client care before enrolling in an accredited in-person program. Our course does not replace the 1,500 hours of hands-on training Tennessee requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Tennessee to plan your path.