The East Tennessee Purchasing Association, an Official Chapter of NIGP, serves public procurement officials employed in local government agencies in the Eastern region and throughout the state of Tennessee. ETPA was chartered in 1987 to promote, support, and advance the public procurement profession.

Membership is open to public institution personnel, including federal, state, county, and municipal, authorities, school districts, institutions of higher education, and any other subdivisions of the state, who 1) hold positions where they spend the majority of their time in procurement, supply chain, or materials management, and/or 2) hold a position having a direct influence on the public procurement process such as mayors, city managers, department directors, and others.

ETPA holds four quarterly membership meetings per year, hosts a conference in the fall, and offers professional development opportunities throughout the year, all with a virtual option available. We invite you to join us to build your network with other procurement professionals and support your professional development in public procurement.