Welcome to the Tennessee Smoke-Free Association (TSFA)!
We are glad you have decided to join our organization. Throughout our history, our volunteer-run organization has served the community of Nicotine vaping retail vendors, distributors, manufacturers and consumers alike. We highly encourage connection and collaboration. Our approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is based on a strong commitment to benefit general public health and basic human rights for all Tennesseans. This benefits all current users of tobacco products including family, friends and the wider Tennessee community.
There are so many ways to get involved! We hope you’ll take advantage of all this organization has to offer and enjoy getting to know the other members. We think you’ll find that the Tennessee Smoke-Free Association (TSFA) is a great way to connect with other like minded individuals, shops and businesses within the community and experience everything your association has to offer. Thanks for considering us and please take a moment to re-read the terms/conditions below with which you have agreed to follow as a standing member. We thank you and look forward to your cooperation!
Danny Gillis
Executive Director TSFA
Welcome to TSFA!
We appreciate your membership and commitment to tobacco harm reduction in the state
of TN and look forward to our partnership. Below you will find relevant details to get you started as a valued TSFA Member.
Mission Statement: Working Together for the Greater Health of the People of Tennessee.
#LeadByExample!
Member Agreement: All TSFA members are required to adhere to best practices and standards in accordance with TSFA Bylaws and relevant TN laws as follows:
- No sales to persons under the age of 21
- ID should be checked in accordance with TN Universal Carding requirements. Universal carding means all persons must show valid government issued ID in accordance with Tennessee Code, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15.
- It is illegal to sell these products to anyone purchasing on behalf of a minor.
- Maintain signage inside and out clearly stating that persons under the age of 21 are not permitted to
purchase vapor products. Valid government issued Photo ID is required. - Logos, signage and advertising (both print and online) should not be geared toward minors; i.e., must not contain any cartoons, candy, video game depictions or other graphic elements that could be attractive to youth in accordance with Tennessee Code, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10(B).
- Products offered for sale should not be geared toward minors; i.e., must not contain any cartoons,
candy, video game depictions or other graphic elements that imitate food or drink brands that are
marketed to children. in accordance with Tennessee Code, Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10(B). - New store locations should be located more than 3 miles of any other TSFA member.
Member Dues: 100% of dues and donations are used for advocacy. TSFA board and support members are unpaid volunteers.
- Members are expected to pay dues timely via one of the following methods:
- Online at https://tnsmokefree.org/join-tsfa/#join
- Mail at PO Box 151, Kodak, TN 37764
- Any donations from shop consumers via register round-up feature or TSFA donation jar should be
donated in the same manner on the website using donation option.
Should you ever have any questions, please direct them to your TSFA representative, a member of the TSFA Board or you can email us directly at: info@tnsmokefree.org
