The Tennessee Bankers Association (TBA) is a trade association established to serve the needs of the state’s banks and thrift institutions, and trust companies. Among other activities, the association provides continuing education, develops and monitors state and federal legislative agendas, disseminates information on all facets of the financial services industry, and promotes the public image of financial institutions. To conduct these efforts, the Nashville-based TBA employs a staff of 16.
The Tennessee Bankers Association held its organizational meeting and first annual convention on October 22, 1890, in Memphis. Today, 235 Tennessee banks and thrift institutions belong to the association. In addition, TBA has approximately 144 associate members. Associate membership is available to out-of-state banks and thrifts as well as commercial firms that market products or services to the members of the association.
