TGCSA membership connects your company with statewide advocacy, legislative and regulatory information, industry education, professional relationships, association events, scholarship opportunities, and resources designed to support Tennessee’s grocery and convenience industry.
Select the membership category that best describes your company.
For grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, fuel retailers, travel centers, and other food-retail businesses.
For manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, technology companies, professional firms, and industry partners.
For wholesalers, distributors, food brokers, logistics companies, and organizations supplying food retailers.
Not sure which category applies? Contact the TGCSA team or call 615-889-0136.
TGCSA membership is designed for companies that operate in, supply, serve, or support Tennessee’s grocery and convenience market.
Independent grocers, supermarket groups and specialty food stores.
Convenience stores, fuel retailers and travel centers.
Grocery wholesalers, distributors, food brokers and logistics firms.
Food, beverage, equipment, technology and consumer-product companies.
Professional firms providing products and expertise to the industry.
Organizations seeking relationships with Tennessee decision makers.
TGCSA promotes and supports the growth and success of Tennessee’s food industry through advocacy, education, communication, public relations, and professional networking.
Public-policy decisions, regulatory requirements, workforce challenges, and changing consumer expectations affect every segment of the industry. TGCSA helps members stay informed, build relationships, and speak with a unified voice.
TGCSA gives your company representation, information, relationships, and opportunities that are difficult to create alone.
TGCSA represents Tennessee’s grocery and convenience industry before the General Assembly, state agencies, regulators, and policymakers on issues affecting your business.
Legislative summaries, regulatory alerts, association communications, event updates, and industry information help members stay prepared for developments affecting their operations.
TGCSA connects retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, policymakers, and other industry leaders through statewide events and programs.
Eligible employees of TGCSA member companies, along with qualifying children and spouses, can apply for higher-education scholarships through the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation.
Membership supports your business beyond legislative representation.
Conventions, legislative programs, webinars, golf and networking.
Promotion through events, publications, partnerships and directories.
Connections with retailers, distributors, suppliers and leaders.
Association information, member news, events and policy updates.
Stay informed about requirements affecting your operations.
Connect with TGCSA staff for resources and industry assistance.
Membership creates the greatest value when companies and their employees participate. Attend events, read association updates, provide feedback, connect with members, and share the issues affecting your business.
