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Best Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

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207 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in Tennessee
Overview

Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
45
Coaches recruiting
207
  • 11Division I
  • 10Division II
  • 3Division III
  • 9NAIA
  • 11Junior college

Tennessee has 45 colleges with Women's Basketball programs. Of those, 11 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division II, 3 in NCAA Division III, 9 in the NAIA and 11 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Vanderbilt University and University of Memphis. Their head coaches are Kim Caldwell at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Shea Ralph at Vanderbilt University and Hana Haden at University of Memphis. 11 schools compete in the Region 7, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceRoane State Community College · $5,249Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveVanderbilt University · 6%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville · 38,728Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Basketball program in Tennessee

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Division I · 11

University of Tennessee, Knoxville logoUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville · Southeastern · Coach Kim CaldwellVanderbilt University logoVanderbilt UniversityNashville · Southeastern · Coach Shea RalphUniversity of Memphis logoUniversity of MemphisMemphis · American Athletic · Coach Hana HadenMiddle Tennessee State University logoMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · Conference USA · Coach Matt Insell

Division II · 10

Lincoln Memorial University logoLincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate · South Atlantic · Coach Devan CarterCarson-Newman University logoCarson-Newman UniversityJefferson City · South Atlantic · Coach Chuck BensonLee University logoLee UniversityCleveland · Gulf South · Coach Marty RoweTrevecca Nazarene University logoTrevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · Gulf South · Coach Nathan Moran

Division III · 3

Rhodes College logoRhodes CollegeMemphis · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Andrew GalowUniversity of the South logoUniversity of the SouthSewanee · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Jaylynn StewartMaryville College logoMaryville CollegeMaryville · Collegiate Conference of the South · Coach Darrin Travillian

NAIA · 9

Cumberland University logoCumberland UniversityLebanon · Mid-South · Coach Eric Evans IIBethel University logoBethel UniversityMcKenzie · Mid-South · Coach Chris NelsonMilligan University logoMilligan UniversityMilligan · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Kylie Russell GreerTennessee Wesleyan University logoTennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Jason Smith

Junior college · 11

Chattanooga State Community College logoChattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga · Region 7 · Coach Stacey FranklinJackson State Community College logoJackson State Community CollegeJackson · Region 7 · Coach Garner SmallSouthwest Tennessee Community College logoSouthwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis · Region 7 · Coach Andrea MartreVolunteer State Community College logoVolunteer State Community CollegeGallatin · Region 7 · Coach Otis Key

Other associations · 1

Welch College logoWelch CollegeGallatin · NCCAA Division II, Mid-South
Questions

Questions about Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Tennessee have Women's Basketball?

45 colleges in Tennessee have Women's Basketball programs: 11 Division I, 10 Division II, 3 Division III, 9 NAIA and 11 Junior college.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D1 Women's Basketball?

11 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball: Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, East Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, University of Memphis and 3 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D2 Women's Basketball?

10 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball: Carson-Newman University, Christian Brothers University, King University, Lane College, Lee University, Le Moyne-Owen College, Lincoln Memorial University, Trevecca Nazarene University and 2 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D3 Women's Basketball?

3 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball: Maryville College, Rhodes College and University of the South.

Which colleges in Tennessee have NAIA Women's Basketball?

9 colleges in Tennessee compete in NAIA Women's Basketball: Bethel University, Bryan College, Dayton, Cumberland University, Fisk University, Freed-Hardeman University, Johnson University, Milligan University, Tennessee Wesleyan University and 1 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have JUCO Women's Basketball?

11 colleges in Tennessee compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Basketball: Chattanooga State Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Columbia State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, Jackson State Community College, Motlow State Community College, Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State Community College and 3 more.

What is the most affordable college in Tennessee with Women's Basketball?

Roane State Community College has the lowest average net price at $5,249 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Basketball programs in Tennessee compete in?

The Region 7 has the most Women's Basketball programs in Tennessee.

Who are the Women's Basketball head coaches in Tennessee?

Kim Caldwell (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Shea Ralph (Vanderbilt University), Hana Haden (University of Memphis), Matt Insell (Middle Tennessee State University), Brittany Young (Austin Peay State University), Lauren Sumski (Lipscomb University), Bart Brooks (Belmont University) and Brenda Mock Brown (East Tennessee State University).

How do I contact Women's Basketball coaches in Tennessee?

There are 207 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in Tennessee. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Basketball colleges by division in Tennessee

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

11 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

10 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

3 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

9 schools in Tennessee compete in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

11 schools in Tennessee compete in NJCAA junior college.