Cryptic Masons of Tennessee

2024

Justin is the son of Brenda Johnston. He attended the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga and received dual Bachelors’ degrees in Political Science and Sociology. He currently attends Atlanta’s John Marshall School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. He married Megan Huggins in 2016. They have one daughter, Millie McCoy Huggins. They attend Calvary Chapel Northside in Hixon, TN. Justin and Megan own and operate several businesses including a title and escrow company, a real estate marketing, consulting, and investments company, and several real estate holding companies.

Justin was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on January 23, 2012 in Chattanooga Lodge #199. He received a proficiency card and funeral pin in 2012 and the ritual pin of excellence in 2013. In 2017, Justin served as Worshipful Master of Chattanooga Lodge #199 and as Worshipful Grand Pursuivant for the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. In November of 2017, he was appointed Worshipful Grand Lecturer for 15th and 16th districts where he continues to serve.

Justin was exalted in John Bailey Nicklin Chapter #49, RAM, on April 14, 2012. He served as High Priest in 2016. He served as District Deputy High Priest from 2017 to 2023. He served as Right Excellent Grand Chaplain in 2018. He was greeted a Select Master in Mount Moriah Council #95, R&SM, where he served as Illustrious Master in 2016. He was knighted in Lookout Commandery #14, KT, on May 12, 2012. He was elected Knight Templar of the year for Lookout Commandery #14 in 2015 and served as Eminent Commander in 2017. He served as Eminent Grand Sword Bearer in 2021. He was honored with the Knight Commander of the Temple in 2019 and the Knight Templar Cross of Honor in 2022. He is a recipient of the Golden Chalice and Sword of Merit from Knight Templar Eye Foundation.

Justin became a Master of the Royal Secret on April 12, 2012 in the Valley of Chattanooga. He received the Knight Commander Court of Honour in 2017. He is a past Venerable Master for the Chattanooga Valley 2021-2023. He currently serves as Almoner, and as VMAP Orient Chairman for Tennessee.

His other masonic affiliations include Alhambra Shrine, Filius Dei Tabernacle – Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests – Past Preceptor and served as Grand Prelate of the Grand College in 2022. Cherokee College #152 – York Rite Sovereign College of North America and has received the Distinguished Service Award and the Order of the Purple Cross. George Cooper Conner Council #432 – Allied Masonic Degrees – Past Sovereign Master and holder of the Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri. Gaelic Council #60 – Knight Masons. Cornelius Chapel #22 & St. Augustine Chapel – St. Thomas of Acon, Past Worthy Master and currently serves as Worthy Grand Sword Bearer for the Grand Master’s Council USA. St. Gregory’s Conclave – Red Cross of Constantine – Past Sovereign. Tennessee Court – Masonic Order of Athelstan – Past Master and Past Grand Standard Bearer. Tennessee College – SRICF – IV Grade. Alfred the Great Conclave – Pilgrim Preceptors. Old Stone Church Assemblage – Operatives, II Grade.

Justin was elected Grand Captain of the Guard in March of 2021, advanced each year, and was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Tennessee on March 25, 2024.Justin is the son of Brenda Johnston. He attended the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga and received dual Bachelors’ degrees in Political Science and Sociology. He currently attends Atlanta’s John Marshall School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. He married Megan Huggins in 2016. They have one daughter, Millie McCoy Huggins. They attend Calvary Chapel Northside in Hixon, TN. Justin and Megan own and operate several businesses including a title and escrow company, a real estate marketing, consulting, and investments company, and several real estate holding companies.

Justin was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on January 23, 2012 in Chattanooga Lodge #199. He received a proficiency card and funeral pin in 2012 and the ritual pin of excellence in 2013. In 2017, Justin served as Worshipful Master of Chattanooga Lodge #199 and as Worshipful Grand Pursuivant for the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. In November of 2017, he was appointed Worshipful Grand Lecturer for 15th and 16th districts where he continues to serve.

Justin was exalted in John Bailey Nicklin Chapter #49, RAM, on April 14, 2012. He served as High Priest in 2016. He served as District Deputy High Priest from 2017 to 2023. He served as Right Excellent Grand Chaplain in 2018. He was greeted a Select Master in Mount Moriah Council #95, R&SM, where he served as Illustrious Master in 2016. He was knighted in Lookout Commandery #14, KT, on May 12, 2012. He was elected Knight Templar of the year for Lookout Commandery #14 in 2015 and served as Eminent Commander in 2017. He served as Eminent Grand Sword Bearer in 2021. He was honored with the Knight Commander of the Temple in 2019 and the Knight Templar Cross of Honor in 2022. He is a recipient of the Golden Chalice and Sword of Merit from Knight Templar Eye Foundation.

Justin became a Master of the Royal Secret on April 12, 2012 in the Valley of Chattanooga. He received the Knight Commander Court of Honour in 2017. He is a past Venerable Master for the Chattanooga Valley 2021-2023. He currently serves as Almoner, and as VMAP Orient Chairman for Tennessee.

His other masonic affiliations include Alhambra Shrine, Filius Dei Tabernacle – Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests – Past Preceptor and served as Grand Prelate of the Grand College in 2022. Cherokee College #152 – York Rite Sovereign College of North America and has received the Distinguished Service Award and the Order of the Purple Cross. George Cooper Conner Council #432 – Allied Masonic Degrees – Past Sovereign Master and holder of the Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri. Gaelic Council #60 – Knight Masons. Cornelius Chapel #22 & St. Augustine Chapel – St. Thomas of Acon, Past Worthy Master and currently serves as Worthy Grand Sword Bearer for the Grand Master’s Council USA. St. Gregory’s Conclave – Red Cross of Constantine – Past Sovereign. Tennessee Court – Masonic Order of Athelstan – Past Master and Past Grand Standard Bearer. Tennessee College – SRICF – IV Grade. Alfred the Great Conclave – Pilgrim Preceptors. Old Stone Church Assemblage – Operatives, II Grade.

Justin was elected Grand Captain of the Guard in March of 2021, advanced each year, and was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Tennessee on March 25, 2024.