THE GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF TENNESSEE
Most Worshipful Grand Master
2019
Robert Reed
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
2019
Steven Barnett
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
2019
Garry Carter
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
2019
Clarence Crump
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.
News & Events
News
BEST HEALTH PRACTICES.
Grand York Rite Session 2020 - Rescheduled. - rev 7.15.2020
– March 22, 2021. Click More Info for session schedule.
Chapter & Council Events – 2020
Chapter - Council Group Meetings
– On hold until further notice
Commandery Events - 2020
Inspections
– Under General Order No.12 – are banned until further notice
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