THE GRAND LODGE OF TENNESSEE

MAKING GOOD MEN BETTER
The mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds like minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences; by teaching the great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth: and, by the outward expression of these, through its fellowship, its compassion and its concern, to find ways in which to serve God, family, country, neighbors and self.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, 2026
Joseph Wesley Edens

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

A fraternity of men dedicated to building the moral character of its members and the preservation of personal freedom.

Past Grand Master, 2025
William Douglas Dreaden

WHAT I WOULD LIKE MY FRIENDS TO KNOW ABOUT FREEMASONRY.

Unlike the members of other fraternal organizations, Masons are forbidden to solicit anyone to become a member.

Past Grand Master, 2024
Buddy Clark Leach II

Who formed the Freemasons?

One theory is that the organization was developed by the ancient stone masons. Another is that it originated with the Knights Templar.

Past Grand Master, 1822
Andrew Jackson

Masonic History

President Andrew Jackson had the distinguished honor of serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee during the years of 1822 through 1823.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

2027 Grand Lodge Session

2027 Grand Lodge Hotel Reservations

2026 District Meeting Schedule - Click Here

Grand Master's Store - Click Here

2027 Grand York Rite Session

2026 Grand Master's Golf Tournament More Info

Belt Buckle Fundraiser - Click Here

Grand Lodge Tours (by Appointment Only) - Click Here

Grand Lodge TN tour (pamphlet) - Click Here

Library and Museum Records Request Form Click Here

Background Checks are mandatory, for more info Click Here

Form 990-N User Guide More Info

MASONIC PLOTS FOR SALE - More Info

2026 OFFICIAL VISIT AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(Note: All OV meetings begin with a meal at 6pm and a meeting at 7 unless otherwise noted)

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Roger Crittenden - OV's May - Oct - More Info and SOI's May - November More Info

Marcus Duncan - May More Info June More Info

Roscoe Freeman - May 2026 - More Info

James Grimsley (April thru Sept 2026) - More Info

James Womble

Lewis Johnson (April thru Oct 2026) More Info

Jared Karpel (June thru Sept 2026) - More Info

Tim Laws (Feb thru Aug 2026) - More Info

Dusty Parsons (July thru Sept 2026) More Info

Harold Scott (May thru Oct 2026) - More Info

Don Todd

Jeff White (April thru Sept 2026) More Info