The TMA is a public-private partnership committed to providing environmentally friendly, affordable, reliable, and safe mobility options for Middle Tennesseans. The TMA is a 501c3 organization that uses membership funds to leverage grant dollars in order to offer commute services. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of key business leaders and government officials.

Typical activities range from providing information on available transportation alternatives, working with employers to solve employee commute issues, to taking an active role in site design elements that can effectively impact congestion. In addition to managing a vanpool program in nine Middle Tennessee counties, The TMA manages the Franklin Transit Authority for the City of Franklin.

The TMA, through its partners and transportation demand management programs, has its advantages. As a member you'll receive commute planning for all of your employees. You will also have representation at the county, regional level, state and national levels. The TMA’s Executive Director meets regularly with officials from Franklin, Williamson County, TDOT, and federal officials when needed. The TMA has a seat on the Greater Nashville Metropolitan Planning Organization. Being a TMA member is an outstanding way to get involved. Transportation problems affect us all and we need to have one unified voice to be heard. Don't let your concerns go unheard. Call (615) 790-4005 for a membership package.

• INFORMATION - The TMA keeps members informed of changing transportation and air quality issues, tracks all the activity and keeps its members updated with information they need to know.
• REPRESENTATION - The TMA provides a neutral forum to develop partnerships between businesses, the public sector, employers and developers to resolve local transportation issues and develop cost-effective solutions in a community-based approach.
• PARTICIPATION - The TMA coordinates business input and represents its members on advisory committees and working groups to creatively address transportation, transit improvement, congestion and parking issues in Franklin, Williamson County and the Middle Tennessee region.
• POLICY MONITORING AND ADVOCACY - The TMA monitors local, state and federal transportation issues, and keeps members posted on developments that affect business. The TMA advocates for projects which will improve the transportation infrastructure.
• EDUCATION - The TMA can educate area workforce members on the benefits of various mobility options by conducting onsite transportation fairs and presentation. Call to schedule a session at your company. The TMA can provide educational materials to educate employees on commute options.
• TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES - Take advantage of The TMA's extensive vanpooling, transit, and ride matching services.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAMS - Through The TMA implement federal and state commuter tax benefit programs and provide your employees with tax-free vanpool and transit benefits at little or no organizational cost. Increase employee recruitment and retention by implementing a transportation program.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAMS - Through The TMA implement federal and state commuter tax benefit programs and provide your employees with tax-free vanpool and transit benefits at little or no organizational cost. Increase employee recruitment and retention by implementing a transportation program.
• ADVERTISING AND MARKETING - Publicize your company on The TMA's website and marketing materials. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The following companies and organizations are committed to reducing traffic congestions, parking shortages, protecting the environment and promoting commute alternatives to the area’s workforce. Please support these members who are proactively improving the community.

For detailed membership information call: (615) 790-4005 or email: info@tmagroup.org