Auctioneers

Tennessee Auctioneer Commission

Purpose

The Auctioneer Commission licenses and regulates affiliate auctioneers, principal auctioneers, and public automobile auctions. The commission reviews the professional education of licensees, ensures an escrow is held to protect the public and enforces professional conduct.

Mission

The mission of the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission is to is to protect the public health, safety and welfare through regulation of affiliate auctioneers, principal auctioneers and public automobile auctions.

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News

Auctioneer Commission Sponsored 2026 Conference

Prepared by Tennessee Auctioneers Association
Where: Nashville, The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel
When: November 7-9, 2026
Visit: www.tnauctioneers.org

Online Auctions

The Tennessee Auctioneer Commission is no longer enjoined from regulating online auctions. Please consult Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-19-103 and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0160-01-.18 for licensing requirements and exemptions.