Tennessee Retail Association

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The Tennessee Retail Association advocates before the government of Tennessee on behalf of its member companies and organizations. The mission of the TRA is to work for the protection, promotion and prosperity of the retail industry in Tennessee.

Tennessee's 30,000 retail businesses employ over 600,000 Tennesseans and pay billions in salaries, benefits and taxes each year.  The Tennessee Retail Association represents businesses across the state including grocers, pharmacies, restaurants, direct marketers and general merchandise stores.  The TRA educates the policymakers of Tennessee on the concerns of the retail industry.

The Tennessee Retail Association is a non-profit trade association supported by membership investment dues.  The association is governed by a Board of Directors representing the wide variety of retailers and businesses in Tennessee.