Welcome to the Tennessee ARRL Section
📡 Supporting Amateur Radio Operators Across Tennessee
Welcome to the official website of the Tennessee Section of the ARRL Our mission is to promote and support Amateur Radio operators across the state by providing resources, training, and community engagement opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned ham or just getting started, we're here to help you connect, learn, and serve.
The ARRL, founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as the American Radio Relay League, is a non-commercial organization that numbers within our ranks the majority of active radio amateurs in the USA and is the Secretariat of the of the International Amateur Radio Union. The ARRL is proud of our history of achievement as the standard bearer in amateur radio affairs.
The mission of the ARRL is to promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio, and to develop the next generation of radio amateurs.
All ARRL members in the state of Tennessee are automatically part of the Tennessee Section. You can join the ARRL online, at any ARRL sanctioned hamfests, and through most ARRL Affiliated Clubs. Please remember: if you are a full-time student under the age of 21, you qualify for a FREE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP!
For more information about the ARRL or to join our ranks, please visit www.arrl.org
📌 Get Involved
🔹 Apply for an ARRL/ARES Staff / Leadership Position
🔹 Find an Upcoming Hamfest
🔹 Find your local ARES Group
🚀 Who We Are
The Tennessee ARRL Section is a dedicated network of amateur radio operators, volunteers, and technical experts working to:
✅ Foster technical excellence in Amateur Radio.
✅ Support emergency communications and public service efforts.
✅ Provide training and licensing support for new and existing hams.
✅ Advocate for Amateur Radio rights and regulations at the local and state levels.
📡 The TENNESSEE SECTION is part of the ARRL Delta Division and represents over 70 ARRL Affiliated local clubs from all across the state of TN. The TENNESSEE SECTION ARRL also includes over 80 ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) groups from Mountain City to Memphis. Our goal is to ensure that Amateur Radio continues to grow and thrive in Tennessee.
🔗 Quick Links
📍 Section Leadership – Meet the team leading the Tennessee Section.
📍 Technical Specialists – Find help for DMR, contesting, repeaters, antennas, and more.
📍 ARES & Emergency Communications – Learn how we support disaster response and public service.
📍 Ham Radio Resources – Training materials, licensing info, and operator guides.
📍 Silent Keys – Remembering those who have gone before us.
📢 Have a question or need assistance? Contact your Section Manager or Technical Coordinator for guidance!
📡 Stay Connected
💬 Join the Conversation – Follow our Tennessee ARRL Section Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TNSecARRL
📩 Subscribe to Our Newsletter – Get updates on what's happening in the Tennessee Section....simply go to your ARRL.ORG account, look up your settings and subscribe to "DIVISION and SECTION NEWS" to get Delta Division and Tennessee Section News Updates sent directly to your e in-box.
🎙 Ham Radio is more than a hobby—it's a community. Get involved today!