Join the Tennessee State Guard

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: 2LT Richard Jackson Jackson, TN Email Address:rjackson@eplus.net Asst. Recruiting Officer: CAPT Larry Smith Memphis, TN Email Address: lsmith@lismith.com Asst. Recruiting Officer: CSM Johnny Smith Memphis, TN Email address: socom@msn.com
	2nd Regiment Recruiting Officer: COL George C. Arzente Email Address: geolin@bellsouth.net Phone Number: 931-216-9776 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 Glen Frisco Email Address: glen.frisco@att.net Phone Number: 865-637-7166
	4th Regiment Recruiting Officer: LTC Hal Shaw Email Address: shawxo4@gmail.com Mailing Address: 1801 S. Holtzclaw Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Cell Number: (423) 667-1613