TFCA Membership
TFCA serves as the united voice of its members before the legislature and regulatory agencies, disseminates information to members and the public to promote safety and compliance, and provides educational, communication and forums to promote profitable business practice.
Leadership set five goals to serve the industry and to allocate TFCA’s resources.
Leadership set five goals to serve the industry and to allocate TFCA’s resources.
- Advocacy – Representing and protecting industry interests before legislative and regulatory entities.
- Education – Communicating information and education to benefit jobber and supplier members.
- Member and Sponsor Value – Providing benefits and services to members.
- Forums – Facilitating opportunities for industry members to gather and exchange information in varied forums.
- Association Resources – Maintaining the leadership, resources and staff for a powerful trade association.
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One Voice Advocating on Your Behalf |
Full-time Staff & Legal Counsel |
Lobbying & Government Relations |
Educational Seminars & Workshops |
Annual Membership Directory |
Weekly Newsletter |
TFCA Website |
Networking Opportunities |
Annual Convention |
Endorsed Programs |
One Voice Advocating on Your Behalf
The collective strength of the Tennessee Fuel & Convenience Store Association membership enhances our powerful advocacy for the fuel and convenience store industries, benefitting all member companies.
Our marketer members are automatically represented by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA), which is our national organization comprised of state and regional petroleum marketing and convenience store associations. PMAA members band together to create a nationwide network dedicated to federal representation.
We also work very closely with the National Association Convenience Stores (NACS).
The collective strength of the Tennessee Fuel & Convenience Store Association membership enhances our powerful advocacy for the fuel and convenience store industries, benefitting all member companies.
Our marketer members are automatically represented by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA), which is our national organization comprised of state and regional petroleum marketing and convenience store associations. PMAA members band together to create a nationwide network dedicated to federal representation.
We also work very closely with the National Association Convenience Stores (NACS).
Fulltime Staff & Legal Counsel
Membership affords you immediate access to our staff that can assist with most any challenge you may face. We can help you successfully navigate the maze of state and federal regulatory and technical agency bureaucracy.
Membership affords you immediate access to our staff that can assist with most any challenge you may face. We can help you successfully navigate the maze of state and federal regulatory and technical agency bureaucracy.
Lobbying & Government Relations
TFCA advocates for petroleum marketers and convenience store owners and operators with state government agencies and the state legislature. The TFCA staff coordinates regional issues and national issues as covered by PMAA, and keeps members informed.
TFCA monitors developments in local, state and national government and provides you with the information you need by sending out legislative and regulatory alerts whenever warranted.
TFCA advocates for petroleum marketers and convenience store owners and operators with state government agencies and the state legislature. The TFCA staff coordinates regional issues and national issues as covered by PMAA, and keeps members informed.
TFCA monitors developments in local, state and national government and provides you with the information you need by sending out legislative and regulatory alerts whenever warranted.
Educational Seminars & Workshops
TFCA sponsors educational programs throughout the year that provide members with information and training in a variety of areas. From in-person education sessions to webinars and online training and learning opportunities, we are constantly developing education sessions and courses to meet your interests and help you grow your business.
TFCA sponsors educational programs throughout the year that provide members with information and training in a variety of areas. From in-person education sessions to webinars and online training and learning opportunities, we are constantly developing education sessions and courses to meet your interests and help you grow your business.
Annual Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
A comprehensive listing of petroleum marketers, retailers, vendors and suppliers is published annually. This publication is widely used as a primary resource for locating peers and finding products and services to help your business.
A comprehensive listing of petroleum marketers, retailers, vendors and suppliers is published annually. This publication is widely used as a primary resource for locating peers and finding products and services to help your business.
TFCA Website
Our website is a readily available resource for all members and serves as your connection to other members, national organizations, governmental services and items of interest. With the click of a mouse, you will have direct access to many internet resources and industry information as well as a free classified section for members.
Our website is a readily available resource for all members and serves as your connection to other members, national organizations, governmental services and items of interest. With the click of a mouse, you will have direct access to many internet resources and industry information as well as a free classified section for members.
Networking Opportunities
Some of the most valuable long-term relationships are formed during social gatherings and networking events. From golf outings, to cocktail receptions, committee meetings and informational connection opportunities, all of our events provide a variety of platforms to connect with peers, suppliers and prospective customers.
Some of the most valuable long-term relationships are formed during social gatherings and networking events. From golf outings, to cocktail receptions, committee meetings and informational connection opportunities, all of our events provide a variety of platforms to connect with peers, suppliers and prospective customers.
Annual Convention
Our fall convention features educational sessions, brand meetings, networking events and a golf tournament.
Our fall convention features educational sessions, brand meetings, networking events and a golf tournament.
TFCA Endorsed Programs
TFCA endorses organizations that offer member-specific programs, products and services to offer value to your business and improve your membership experience.
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Membership Categories
Please review the following categories to determine which application you should complete.
Please review the following categories to determine which application you should complete.
Active Marketer/Jobber membership is available to any person, corporation or other business entity meeting one or more of these criteria:
- Purchase refined petroleum products from a major oil company or independent refiner or terminal, and then resell the product at the wholesale or retail level.
- Own and operate at least four (4) retail outlets, supply product to dealer-owned stations, and rent or lease stations to dealers.
- Have distribution contracts with commercial, industrial or agricultural businesses or federal, state or local governments.
Retail membership is specifically designed to meet the needs of the small retail operator. You must own and operate at least one (1) and no more than three (3) retail convenience stores to be eligible for membership in this category.
Supplier membership is available to any person, corporation or other business entity otherwise engaged in the marketing of petroleum products as a Refiner/Supplier/Producer.
Affiliate membership is available to any person, corporation or other business not qualified to be an Active member.
Typically, Affiliate members are engaged in one of the following businesses:
Typically, Affiliate members are engaged in one of the following businesses:
- Food service, vending equipment or other allied services to the TFCA membership
- Transport of petroleum
- The manufacture, sale, service or supplying of equipment or other services having to do with the marketing of petroleum products and related items