Membership

Joining HBAGC automatically enrolls a member in the Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), giving access to local, state, and national services, staff support, and resources through a single membership.

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Membership Benefits

  • Represents members' interests in government and regulatory affairs at the local, state, and national levels, keeping them ahead of industry-impacting laws. Backed by a funded litigation program, it protects builders from unreasonable barriers to construction and gives the industry strength in numbers. Learn More

  • Councils, membership meetings, golf outings, fishing tournaments, and seminars give members a way to build strategic business partnerships within the association. Learn More

  • HBAGC's education programs deliver insights and practical advice from top industry leaders, with continuing-education credit available at General Membership Meetings — plus member-only publications like The Hammer, The Tennessee Builder, and Builder Magazine to keep members current on trends and regulations. Learn More

  • Advertising opportunities in The Hammer eNewsletter, the Chattanooga Builds Home Show and Showcase of Homes magazines, the HBAGC website, and the Tri-State Home Show Guide, plus event sponsorships that put a member's business in front of a captive audience. Membership itself signals professionalism and commitment to the industry.

  • The annual membership directory (print and online) exposes a member's business to 1,300+ industry professionals and key purchasers. The HBAGC member logo is also available to members in good standing for use on promotional materials, helping connect with home-buying consumers.

  • Access to NAHB's national Member Discounts/Member Advantage program, plus the HBAT Builder/Remodeler Rebate Program — a free benefit covering 50+ manufacturer brands that averaged $1,650.24 in savings per member in 2024, regardless of build volume. Learn More

Member Resources

  • Education

    HBAGC's education programs deliver valuable insights and practical advice straight from the building industry's top leaders. Designed to help members grow professionally, the association's continuing education offerings are among the most extensive and respected in the field, featuring targeted curriculum and accomplished instructors. Attending General Membership Meetings is also a convenient way for members to earn continuing education credits while staying connected to industry peers. Learn More

  • The Hammer Newsletter

    The Hammer is HBAGC's member-only newsletter, delivered alongside The Tennessee Builder and Builder Magazine as part of membership. It keeps members in front of market trends with new product and technology information relevant to the building industry, and it also serves as a local advertising channel for members looking to promote their business to the full HBAGC membership.

  • Industry News & Updates

    Members stay current through newsletters from the local, state, and national associations covering the latest regulatory changes and upcoming events. The HBAGC, HBAT, and NAHB websites further extend this resource, offering the latest industry news, legislative and regulatory updates, industry studies and reports, and information on available education programs and membership benefits.

  • “Being a member of the Home Builders Association has helped me grow my business, develop as a leader, and build valuable professional relationships that have become lifelong friendships. It is much more than a business organization—it is a supportive community invested in one another’s success.”

    — Vicki Schambron
    Vice President, Alder & Cox Insurance

  • "Being a member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga (HBAGC) has given me the opportunity to walk into a community where I can learn, share, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships as a professional home stager. I value the opportunity to work alongside builders and help strengthen the return on investment they have already made in creating beautiful homes."

    — Cheri Hudgins
    CEO, Styled and Staged

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Become a member today and start accessing the benefits your business deserves.

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