Paintless Dent Repair Training for Nashville Students
Our hands-on, two-week paintless dent repair program is held in person at our Knoxville facility, with no more than four students per class. Nashville is a straight drive east on I-40, and most students stay in Knoxville for the two weeks.
2026 tuition is $6,495. Classes starting January 2027 and later are $8,495.
Nashville to Knoxville, Made Simple
Drive
About 180 miles, roughly 2.5-3 hours straight east on I-40. Knoxville is on Eastern Time, one hour ahead of Nashville.
Fly
Southwest has offered nonstop flights between Nashville (BNA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), about an hour in the air. Schedules are limited and change, so check current flights. Driving is usually the simpler option. Rental cars and rideshare from TYS to our facility take about 25-30 minutes.
Class runs Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM for two weeks, so most students arrive Sunday and head home Friday evening or Saturday.
What the Two-Week Program Covers
Training runs for 10 instructional days on real panels and vehicles. Over the two weeks, students work through:
- Foundations of paintless dent repair: reading reflections and handling the core tools
- Dent control, repair consistency and refinement on door and fender panels
- Glue pulling, tight-access repairs and advanced hand tools
- Real vehicle workflow and multi-panel repairs
- A final evaluation repair completed independently
A professional PDR tool kit and an LED lighting board are part of the program. See the full day-by-day breakdown on the program page.
What our students say
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"It has honestly been one of the best experiences I've ever had."
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"The class size is kept small, so Jesse is able to be extremely hands-on and give personalized attention to everyone."
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"Jesse took my previous PDR experience and pushed me to new limits!"
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Where to Stay
Several hotels and extended-stay properties are available in West Knoxville near our facility. Budget extended-stay for two weeks typically runs about $700-$1,100; mid-range about $1,100-$1,700+.
Tuition and Payment Plan
2026 tuition is $6,495. Classes starting January 2027 and later are $8,495.
A payment plan is available: 25% down, then the remainder in 11 equal monthly payments. 2026 classes: $1,623.75 down, then 11 monthly payments of about $443. Classes starting January 2027 or later: $2,123.75 down, then 11 monthly payments of about $579.
Students who complete the program receive a Dent College Certificate of Completion in Paintless Dent Repair. Browse upcoming dates on the class schedule.
Veterans can ask about our Skills For Service Scholarship.