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Tennessee business and industry associations

There are 964 business and industry associations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean business and industry associations employ 2,604 people, earn more than $556 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
964
 
$556,074,589
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
759
 
$397,403,344
Real estate organizations
 
84
 
$50,846,759
Small business development organizations
 
36
 
$83,675,008
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Business and industry associations by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
373
 
$387,268,197
Knoxville
 
161
 
$36,203,748
Memphis
 
151
 
$72,409,569
Chattanooga
 
79
 
$22,952,672
Kingsport
 
31
 
$4,270,083
Johnson City
 
24
 
$2,336,753
Jackson, TN
 
21
 
$5,193,985
Clarksville
 
16
 
$1,576,144
Cleveland, TN
 
12
 
$1,871,819
Morristown
 
6
 
$1,489,877
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Job trends for Tennessee business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
141
1-10
 
180
11-25
 
28
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of business and industry associations in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
293
$250k to $1M
 
157
$1M to $5M
 
56
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
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Directory of business and industry associations in Tennessee

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1-20 of 964

National Federation of Independent Business

NFIB represents small and independent businesses, promoting their welfare through advocacy efforts at both federal and state levels.
Revenue
$113.3m
Assets
$105.9m
Employees
834
EIN
94-0707299
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Nashville Chamber promotes economic prosperity, advocates for education issues and represents over 2k member companies with access to skilled labor force.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
71
EIN
62-0304530
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Cotton Council of America (NCC)

To ensure the ability of all U.S. cotton industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$24.1m
Employees
69
EIN
62-0306045
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Bankers Association

The mission of the Tennessee Bankers Association is to represent and support its members, enabling them to provide a full range of quality financial products and services while maintaining safety and soundness.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
19
EIN
62-0379580
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Realtors

Tennessee REALTORS serves as the Voice for Real Estate in Tennessee to more than 26,000 members across 21 local REALTOR(r) associations--from Bristol in the east to Memphis in the west, from Clarksville up north to Chattanooga down south.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
15
EIN
62-0641912
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Hospital Association

The mission of the organization is to lead our members in advocacy for and support of community-based hospitals and health systems and to assist them in delivering accessible, cost-effective, quality health services.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
79
EIN
62-0534232
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

Founded in 1908, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has served as an association dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the country's 55 state boards of accountancy for more than 100 years.
Revenue
$39.9m
Assets
$97.0m
Employees
146
EIN
13-3448166
IRS type
501(c)(6)

BrightBridge

BrightBridge provides loans and technical assistance to small and startup businesses in qualified areas, promoting economic development. Based in Chattanooga, TN.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$141.8m
Employees
19
EIN
58-1494630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources

CUPA-HR is an association providing resources and connections to support HR professionals in higher education achieving workforce excellence.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
29
EIN
59-0976133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Launch Tennessee

Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a public-private partnership focused on supporting the development of high-growth companies in Tennessee. Our ultimate goal is to make Tennessee the No. 1 place in the Southeast to start and grow a business.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
18
EIN
62-1765738
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pathway Lending

Pathway Lending provides lending solutions, education, and support services to underserved small businesses in Nashville as a Community Development Financial Institution.
Revenue
$45.2m
Assets
$336.2m
Employees
63
EIN
62-1823596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC)

ROCIC encourages multi-agency info sharing to identify, target, and remove criminal conspiracies while promoting officer safety. Analytical and technical assistance provided.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$226.5k
Employees
57
EIN
62-1046640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors

ABC's mission is the advancement of the merit shop construction philosophy, which encourages open competition and a free-enterprise approach that awards contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
10
EIN
62-0850294
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Nashville Apartment Association

The Greater Nashville Apartment Association promotes professional development to maintain goodwill and understanding with the apartment-residing public in accordance with the code of ethics of the Association.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
6
EIN
62-0763136
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce promotes community and business development, offering member services and the Destination Rutherford program.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
23
EIN
62-0302540
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Chiropractic Association

Statewide association promoting and protecting Chiropractic through advocacy and education in Nashville.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
7
EIN
62-1190366
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Hardwood Lumber Association

NHLA provides member services and maintains hardwood marketplace ethics. Offers specialized services and training for the North American hardwood lumber industry.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
19
EIN
36-1523350
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Jackson Chamber

To develop and maintain an economic climate that creates and retains jobs and enhances the quality of life for all citizens of Jackson-Madison County and West Tennessee.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
11
EIN
62-0154490
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI)

TLMI is a member-driven association strongly committed to providing business solutions that enhance the prosperity of its members and the narrow web tag, label, and packaging industries.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
5
EIN
13-5672236
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Health Care Association

To maintain high standards for nursing homes in the state of Tennessee and to seek the solutions to problems common to members of the Association.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
12
EIN
62-0789965
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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