THE GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF TENNESSEE

Most Worshipful Grand Master

2022

Robert Waldron

The Grand Lodge of Tennessee

The mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds like minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences; by teaching the great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

Most Excellent Grand High Priest

2022

Joe Byrd

Grand York Rite Royal Arch Masons

The first part of the York Rite system of the Masonic degrees. Royal Arch Masons meet as a Chapter, and the Royal Arch Chapter confers four degrees: Mark Master Mason, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Mason.

Most Illustrious Grand Master

2022

William Peck

Grand York Rite Cryptic Masons

The second part of the York Rite system of Masonic degrees, and the last found within the Rite that deals specifically with the Hiramic Legend. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. The body itself is known as The Council of Cryptic Masons. This Body confers three degrees: Royal Master, Select Master, and Super Excellent Master

Right Eminent Grand Commander

2022

John Spencer

Grand York Rite Grand Commandery

The Commandery of Knights Templar confers three Orders which, when seen as a whole, may be summarized by CONTINUATION. These teachings of Ancient Craft Masonry delve into those of Christianity. Orders of this body include: Order of the Red Cross, Order of Malta, and The Order of the Temple, which is a logical final step in the Masonic education of every Christian Mason.