Aug. 18, 2025
South College will partner with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) to host a free Child Car Seat Safety event from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the institution’s Parkside campus, located at 400 Goody’s Drive.
South College’s School of Legal Studies and School of Education are participating in the event, designed to offer a free opportunity for parents and caregivers to ensure correct use and installation of child car seats.
“Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 in the U.S. but many of these are preventable with the correct use of child car seats,” KCSO Lt. Debbie Carter said. “We want to offer a chance for all families to make sure their child’s car seat is properly installed and appropriate for their age and height without any fear of judgment or penalty.”
Certified Child Car Seat technicians from East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, KCSO, and Oak Ridge Police Department will offer free inspections, hands-on demos, and instructions for caregivers. KCSO’s SCAN volunteers and South College students and faculty will assist with coordination and education.
“South College is committed to being a good partner in the community,” said Neil Heatherly, Knoxville campus president. “We have a strong relationship with law enforcement through several of our education programs, but these events are about working together to serve the public, offer peace of mind and make Knoxville a safer place for families.”
Attendees should turn into the campus from Parkside Drive and follow directions through the parking lot on the left.
The event also offers the opportunity for families to learn about educational programs at South College.
South College offers Legal Studies programs at multiple levels, including Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science programs in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies. Students may also pursue post-degree certificates in Paralegal Studies.
The school’s education programs include associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The Knoxville campus offers an Associate of Science in Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL), Bachelor of Science in Elementary Teacher Education, Master of Education in Elementary Education and Master of Education in Elementary Education with a Concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL).
Across its national footprint, South College offers an array of academic programs in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 10 physical campuses, online learning and competency-based education (CBE).
To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves nearly 17,000 students and is proud of its more than 20,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online and Competency-Based Education (CBE). South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
