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Carson-Newman University
Higher Education · Jefferson City
About
Carson-Newman University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and between Douglas and Cherokee lakes. Founded in 1851, it offers 50 undergraduate majors, 11 graduate degrees, and associate degrees, with a strong commitment to Christian education and service. The university is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).