the right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.  hubert humphrey

Membership in the Tennessee Retail Association is available to businesses seeking representation before the government of Tennessee or with an interest in state legislative, regulatory and political issues.

Benefits include representation before the General Assembly and state regulatory agencies, timely and succinct information and updates on issues affecting the retail industry, the opportunity to shape and direct the legislative, regulatory and political agenda of the TRA, and assistance in answering questions concerning state laws and regulations.

Regular membership is available to businesses with a place of business in Tennessee.

Affiliate membership is available to individuals, partnerships, corporations and organizations that do not qualify for membership as a regular member.

For information on membership, please contact the TRA at 615-256-4771 or at info@tnretail.com.

Federal Income Tax Notice: Membership dues payments to the Tennessee Retail Association are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, but not as a charitable contribution. Due to the TRA’s lobbying activity, 20 percent of dues payments are not tax deductible.