Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College operates across multiple campuses in Memphis, Tennessee, with its main location situated in the downtown area and additional sites throughout Shelby County. Established in 2000 through the merger of State Technical Institute at Memphis and Shelby State Community College, the institution serves as one of Tennessee's largest two-year colleges. The college maintains an open admission policy and offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development programs, with notable strengths in nursing, allied health sciences, and business technology. Southwest's urban campus setting provides access to public transportation and proximity to Memphis's medical district, while the college primarily serves commuter students with no on-campus housing facilities.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.