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TAPPS

Tennessee Association of Professional Process Servers

ActiveEst. 1995stateTennessee

Mission Statement

Non-profit corporation representing interests of professional process servers across Tennessee, providing professional service throughout all 95 counties.

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About Tennessee Association of Professional Process Servers

Geographic Coverage

Tennessee statewide — all 95 counties

Membership

Who can join:
Professional process servers in Tennessee; must adhere to code of ethics and have no prior felonies; dues not public (conference + membership $100 for new members)
Annual Dues:
$100 (conference + membership for new members)
Members:
40–100

Leadership

Leadership as of April 2026

  • President: Blair Lynch (Moonlighters Enterprises)
  • Vice President: Joseph Jackson (Tennessee Court Services)
  • Treasurer: Jamie Cheney (CMI Process and Legal Support)
  • Secretary: Josh Hutchinson (Hutch Serves LLC)

Events & Conferences

  • Annual Conference 2025: April 5, 2025, Inn at Opryland, Nashville, TN
  • Annual Conference 2026: March 28, 2026

Services & Benefits

  • Annual training and CEUs at convention
  • Educational programs
  • Networking and referrals
  • Website directory listing
  • Voting rights and board positions
  • Legal and board support

Legislative Involvement

TAPPS attends Tennessee House and Senate meetings to protect the process serving industry. The association lobbies for protections against trespassing charges during service, harsher assault penalties for attacks on process servers, and monitors licensing and certification changes. TAPPS is a NAPPS-chartered affiliate.

Notable Information

TAPPS has roots dating to 1988 but was formally founded in 1995 and became a 501(c)(3) organization in 2012. It is the only NAPPS-chartered process server association in Tennessee. The organization covers all 95 Tennessee counties and historically has 40–100 members.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAPPS?
TAPPS, the Tennessee Association of Professional Process Servers, is the only NAPPS-chartered process server association in Tennessee. Founded in 1995 (with roots to 1988), TAPPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit representing professional process servers across all 95 Tennessee counties, providing education, networking, and legislative advocacy.
How do I join TAPPS?
You can join TAPPS through tntapps.org. New members can combine conference registration and membership for $100. Members must adhere to TAPPS's Code of Ethics and have no prior felony convictions. Benefits include a website directory listing, voting rights, and access to the annual conference and CEUs.
When was TAPPS founded?
TAPPS was formally founded in 1995, with organizational roots dating to 1988. The association became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2012 and has been the only NAPPS-chartered process server association in Tennessee throughout its history.
What are the benefits of TAPPS membership?
TAPPS members receive continuing education units (CEUs) at the annual convention, networking and referral opportunities, a website directory listing, voting rights, access to board positions, and TAPPS's active legislative advocacy representing process server interests before the Tennessee legislature.
How does TAPPS support process servers legislatively?
TAPPS actively attends Tennessee House and Senate meetings to protect the process serving industry. The association lobbies for legal protections against trespassing charges during service, advocates for harsher assault penalties for attacks on process servers, and monitors changes to licensing and certification requirements.
Does TAPPS hold an annual conference?
Yes. TAPPS holds an Annual Conference each spring. The 2025 conference was held April 5, 2025 at the Inn at Opryland in Nashville. The 2026 conference is scheduled for March 28, 2026. The convention includes training, continuing education units, and networking.
Does TAPPS cover all of Tennessee?
Yes. TAPPS has members providing professional process serving throughout all 95 Tennessee counties, making it a truly statewide organization. It is the recognized and only NAPPS-chartered process server association in the state of Tennessee.

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