Tennessee Temple University is a distinctively Christian liberal arts institution of higher education that prepares students for lives of leadership and service.
Tennessee Temple University is characterized by quality academics and biblical values. The University’s purpose is to prepare men and women for life through the emphasis on knowledge acquisition, biblical application, skill development, evangelism and Godly living. Tennessee Temple University is multi-faceted, with undergraduate programs at the associate and bachelor levels and graduate programs in education, ministry, theology, and leadership. Tennessee Temple University balances a traditional liberal arts program with a historical Baptist position regarding doctrine and conduct. Its unique characteristic is its emphasis on local church ministries through affiliation with the Highland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee.