your child is bright. inquisitive.
perhaps a little daring
They ask questions you can't answer. They build things you didn't teach them. They're ready for challenges bigger than what's in front of them—and mentors who can take them further than you can alone.
Welcome to the Tennessee Robotics Center. We're here to help.

HANDS-ON ROBOTICS, CODING, AND ENGINEERING FOR K-12 STUDENTS
IN-PERSON MURFREESBORO ONLINE ANYWHERE
- Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers Since 2011

welcome to trc
Finding the right stem program shouldn't be hard
Your student is learning—but are they building?
Whether you're homeschooling with intention or supplementing what the classroom can't provide, you've noticed the same gap: rigorous, hands-on STEM is hard to come by.
The labs require expensive equipment. Trust me, I know! The engineering projects need space and tools. And physics? It's one thing to read about mechanics, forces and motion—it's another to build and code the robots that demonstrate them.
Maybe you've wondered: Is my student being challenged enough? Will they be ready for college-level expectations? What if all that curiosity and potential never gets the chance to grow into something real? You're not looking to replace what's working. You're looking for a partner who can add the piece that's been missing. Your student is ready for a challenge.
Let's help them discover it.
I know exactly how you feel
As a homeschool dad, I wanted to add something to my sons' education—rigorous, hands-on STEM that would stretch them in engineering, technology, and physics. The kind of challenge that would prepare them for college and open doors to careers with real options.
So I started teaching robotics in our garage. Other families who wanted the same thing joined us. That was 2011.
Today, TRC has grown into a community learning center where homeschool and community families connect, grow together, and encourage one another—while their students take on real engineering challenges. It's a place where young engineers discover what they're capable of and build the confidence they need to achieve it.
I built TRC because my family needed it. Our community needed it. Now it's here for yours.
Michael, Founder and Director—
- U.S. Navy Combat Veteran
- Master's in Education, Purdue University
- Bachelor's in Information Technology and Engineering
- 15 Years Coaching, Mentoring in Robotics and Engineering Education
- State Championship Teams
- World Championship Qualifier
- 500+ Students Served in Tennessee

Getting started is simple
schedule a tour
Visit our learning center. See the labs and talk with a mission advisor. Watch students work and ask questions.
find their mission
We'll learn about your child and match them to the right mission
and program.
launch their mission
Enroll and watch them transform from curious to confident.

Find the right program for your family
TRCommunity homeschool Program
In-person
In Fall 2026, we will be relaunching our Homeschool program to enhance its rigor and introduce additional daytime classes tailored for homeschool families. Our real engineering curriculum will include transcript-ready courses featuring over 30 hands-on labs, essential textbooks, and assessments.
TRClasses afterschool enrichment
in-person
Signup for afternoon and evening classes for students in traditional school. Most classes include open enrollment. Also includes our new Saturday drop-in classes for fun, interactive STEM lessons we call Launch Pad 39B, which are also available for STEM outreach events in your school and community-based programs.
TRC Online learning Coming soon!
learn from anywhere
Discover our soon-to-be-released online curriculum, launching soon. TRConline includes self-paced courses, interactive labs, community, and real-world engineering skills. Planned launch is Summer 2026 in time for fall class registration.
TRCompetition teams
in-person
TRC students have the opportunity to join one of the TRCompetition robotics teams in both FLL and FTC. Additionally, we provide middle school students with the chance to participate in the Robot Drone League and the American Rocketry Challenge for those interested in Aerospace.
trcamp
summer 2026
Gear up for mission launches designed to build skills, broaden your technical expertise, and drive campers toward engineering excellence and successful missions. At TRCamp, kids don't just learn about engineering—they engineer mighty things.
TRCreator labS
flexible learning
TRCreator is a weekly lab pass initiative designed for students to engage deeply in educational topics through hands-on labs. Students can select a time slot that suits them best and acquire packages of lab passes for convenient usage.

Upcoming classes and events

Program news and updates
Artemis Adventures
Artemis Adventure: Celebrate NASA's Return to the Moon!
Join Tennessee Robotics Center for an out-of-this-world event celebrating NASA's historic Artemis II mission — the first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years! Students will explore lunar science, build moon rovers, and experience hands-on engineering challenges inspired by NASA's Artemis program. This is more than a party — it's a launchpad for future explorers ready to Dare Mighty Things.
Engineering mindset
5 Signs Your Child Has an Engineering Mindset
Astro MiniBot3D
3D Printed Robot Kits
Engineer Mighty Things
FTC Competition on Feb 21st
MTSU Engineering Building

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dare mighty things
Our mission is to inspire the next generation to Dare Mighty Things through comprehensive engineering education in Technology, Robotics, and Computer Science, developing confident problem-solvers who will shape tomorrow's technology and make a positive impact on our world.











