The purpose of the TNSG is to provide a professional complement of personnel to support the Governor of the State of Tennessee and the Adjutant General by assisting the Tennessee Army National Guard as a force multiplier and by assisting civil authorities when requested providing a variety of services such as ceremonial, security, military funeral honors, and medical aid. The TNSG is regulated by the Tennessee State Code Annotated and serves only within the borders of the State.

Requirements to join:

* Must be a resident of the State of Tennessee
* Must be between age 16 and 66
* Must have high school diploma or GED
* Background check required
* Prior military service preferred, but not required*.
* Education requirements for commission

Commitment requirements:

* Drills are held 1 day a month
* Annual Training 3 days a year
* TO&E slots available for special-needs veterans
* No enlistment contracts

Currently the TNSG is looking for prior-service personnel who received an honorable discharge from any branch of U.S. military.
* Civilians will be considered, but only those in professional occupations such as attorney, physician, engineer, etc.

The Recruiter for Headquarters, Headquarters Company is MSG Ron Regan. He can be reached at 615-641-1065.

1st Regiment Recruiting Officer:
CPT Richard Jackson
Jackson, TN
Email: jacksonbattalion@gmail.com

Asst. Recruiting Officer:
MAJ Larry Smith
Paris, TN
Email: lsmith@lismith.com

Asst. Recruiting Officer:
CSM George Richardson
Memphis, TN
Email: pmmrgeorge@msn.com

2nd Brigade Support Team
Recruiting Officer:
MAJ Robert Koerber
Email: rckoerber@bellsouth.net
Phone: 901-497-5680
Phone: 901-748-0707

SSG Tom Howard
Email: tchoward@frontiernet.net
Phone Number: 931-252-0522

Mailing Address:
2nd Tennessee Regiment , HHC,
Tennessee State Guard
Houston Barracks
3041 Sidco Dr.
PO Box 41502
Nashville, TN 37204-1502

3rd Regiment Recruiting Officer:
LTC Glenn Frisco
Email: glen.frisco@att.net
Phone Number: 865-637-7166

4th Regiment Recruiting Officer:
LTC Hal Shaw
Email: shawxo4@gmail.com

Mailing Address:
1801 S. Holtzclaw Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Cell Number: (423) 667-1613