The Tennessee Telecommunications Association is an industry trade organization formed for the purpose of promoting telecommunications service in Tennessee. The Association may engage only in activities that may be carried on by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Taxes under Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue code or any section of any statue adopted in succession thereof.

TTA Membership

Currently, the Association is comprised of eighteen Tier I members employing approximately 1,000 people, serving approximately 240,000 access lines. Tier I members are companies owning or operating one or more exchanges in Tennessee on or before January 1, 1995. This membership category includes (10) ten commercial companies, and (8) eight cooperatives. The Association also includes (3) three Tier II members which are telecommunications companies authorized to do business in Tennessee under an approved franchise or certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. These members are engaged in telecommunications services such as inter-exchange carrier services, local exchange service, (but not eligible as Tier I members), cellular service, paging, internet services, personal communications service, and cable TV. Our Associate membership consists of approximately one hundred twenty-five (125) members with interest in common with the organization, which do business with Company members, (Tier I and Tier II). These members represent manufacturing concerns, sales organizations, CPAs, bankers, attorneys, consultants, lobbyists, engineering firms, publishers, and others. Tier I and Tier II members have voting privileges and Board representation as specified in our By-Laws. The Associate members also have a representative on the Board who was given voting privileges in 2002.

The cost of membership is specified by category. Tier I members pay annually based on a graduated rate based on company size. No company in the Tier I category will pay dues in excess of 15% of the Association’s annual dues budget. Tier II members dues are $3500 per year. Associate member dues are $400 per year. Association directories, LATA maps, and a newsletter (via e-mail)-Telecom Talk, are provided to all members.

The Tennessee Telecommunications Association’s fiscal year is from January 1-December 31. If you wish membership in our organization, please fill in the enclosed application and submit along with your dues check or credit card information to the Association office at the following address:

  • Tennessee Telecommunications Association
    150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 480
    Nashville, TN 37219

If you have any questions, or need additional information, please call us at 615-256-8005 or visit our website at: www.tenntel.org. We look forward to having you as a member!
Information – The TTA offers timely information on critical topics through newsletters, special notices, Tennessee Regulatory Authority conference summaries, and legislative monitoring.

Networking – Our members have a wealth of industry expertise. TTA provides opportunities to seek out potential business partners and gain access to various industry suppliers, switch manufacturers, billing agents, engineers, consultants, lobbyists, and financial institutions who can assist in making your company more profitable.

Meetings & Events – TTA hosts an Annual Convention each year in September and a business meeting each Spring. We also partner with a neighboring association in Kentucky to provide an annual suppliers showcase each Fall.

Industry Advocacy – TTA works to promote the telecomm industry in Tennessee through speaking engagements, attendance at public meetings, and working with the media.

Representation – In areas where there is common interest, TTA is your voice with state and federal legislators and regulators.