How does one become a Mason?

Many men live a lifetime and never know they must ask for admission to the worlds oldest, most purposeful and greatest fraternity. They do not realize that they will not be invited. They must come in of their own free will and accord, without persuasion. They must ask a Mason for a petition. The prescribed requirements for membership in Tennessee are: being a man, at least 18 years of age, having a belief in a Supreme Being and in the immortality of the soul, being capable of reading and writing, being of good moral character, having been a resident of Tennessee for at least one year preceding the presentation of his petition, and being recommended by two Master Mason members of the Lodge to which he desires to apply plus, two references who may or may not be Masons.  

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Visiting a lodge in person makes a great first impression! 

 

 

You can get a petition from a lodge or Mason. Alternatively, you can download or print one out from the links below and bring it to a lodge or give it to a Mason who belongs to the lodge you would like to join.

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If you would like to join our lodge, simply stop by around 6:00 pm on the First Friday of any month (no later than 6:45 pm)… come into the dinning hall area and we will be more than happy to get you a petition, answer questions and meet you! There is a $20 non-refundable fee for a full background check (this is required of all Tennessee Masonic Lodges). Upon completion of the background check, you will receive a receipt and the background check.

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Looking for a TN Lodge Closer to home?

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Click HERE to find a Lodge near you.

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