How chapter membership works, and how to join or renew National AVS.

There’s no separate chapter membership

If you’re a National AVS member with an address in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, or South Carolina, you’re already a member of the Tennessee Valley Chapter — automatically, at no extra cost. The chapter itself doesn’t collect separate dues or run a separate sign-up.

So joining the chapter really means joining (or renewing) National AVS.

New members

Full membership is $135/year; student membership is $40/year. See the full breakdown of rates and benefits on the national site.

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Renewing members

Manage your membership, dues, and division/group affiliations through the MyAVS member portal.

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Why join

Membership gets you:

  • Automatic membership in this regional chapter and its short course program
  • Access to AVS’s national technical divisions and technical groups
  • Eligibility for AVS student chapters, awards, and travel support
  • Access to AVS’s publications and the annual International Symposium

Questions about membership

If you’re not sure whether you’re already covered by the Tennessee Valley Chapter, or you have questions about student rates, group memberships, or transferring your chapter affiliation, reach out through the Contact page.