
Discover the benefits of membership with NAIOP.
The Nashville Chapter of NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is a local organization with national resources, committed to excellence in the commercial real estate market. Our membership includes individuals involved in the design, development, planning and market success of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties. The mission of the Nashville Chapter of NAIOP is to enhance business opportunities for our members, provide a forum for continuing education, to advance our profession and industry and provide civic leadership as a responsible and valuable asset of our community.
Nashville Chapter Benefits
Chapter Networking
Being a member of NAIOP allows you the opportunity to have access, on a regular basis, to your clients and to meet potential clients. In addition, the programs are an outstanding method of keeping anyone connected with real estate “in the know” and current on events and issues facing our industry. Membership in NAIOP is a “must” for those seeking to enhance relationships, gain knowledge and expand business in the Middle Tennessee area.
Membership Directory
The Membership Directory is a great way to network with fellow NAIOP Members. You can search the online national Member Directory to locate a Member or find a service partner.
Developing Leaders Program
The Developing Leaders Program Series will provide networking and educational opportunities for commercial real estate professionals who are 35 years of age or less.
Legislative Affairs
Our local NAIOP Chapter has created a political voice for the Middle Tennessee real estate community by becoming more active in the Tennessee political process via lobbying on your behalf and supporting industry friendly members of the State Legislators through the TN NAIOP PAC.
National Benefits
Networking
Being a member of NAIOP allows you to develop new business relationships, solidify deals, and share experiences with colleagues who are among the industry’s top professionals. As a member of NAIOP you are instantly connected with thousands of colleagues across North America.
Membership Directory
The Membership Directory — a fully searchable, easy to use tool that allows you to expand your network nationwide – members only – www.naiop.org
Education
NAIOP offers special programming and top notch education programs thru their exclusive Webinar series; Members receive the “Development” magazine which includes industry updates; NAIOP Bookstore publications are available at a discount to members.
Legislative Affairs
Powerful presence on Capitol Hill, lobbying on your behalf and testifying before Congress; Working with broad industry coalitions; supporting industry friendly members of Congress and candidates through the NAIOP PAC.

Membership Categories
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Principal Full Member: $875
The first individual employed by an organization whose primary business is development, ownership, asset management or investment.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $87.10
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Principal Affiliate Member: $530
You must be the second or subsequent person from the principal member firm, within the same chapter.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $42.25
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Associate Full Member: $875
The first individual employed by an organization providing products and services.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $87.10
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Associate Affiliate Member: $530
You must be the second or subsequent person from the associate member firm, within the same chapter.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $42.25
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Corporate Affiliate Member: $355
The fourth and each additional person within the same company and same chapter qualify for this discount.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $22.75
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Developing Leader Member: $305
To qualify, you must be 35 years of age or less. Proof of age must accompany this application or your membership cannot be fully activated. Developing Leader membership is excluded from qualifying for a chapter-based corporate membership.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $19.50
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Student Member: $19
Any full-time student, not employed full-time, is eligible. A copy of your Student ID and your most recent class schedule are required and must accompany this application before your membership can be fully activated.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $2.47
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Academican Member: $530
Any full-time professor who is not otherwise employed in the commercial real estate industry.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $42.25
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Public Official Member: $530
Any individual employed by a local, state, or federal government or non-profit organization.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $42.25
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Public Official Affiliate Member: $530
You must be the second or subsequent person from the organization joining the same chapter as the Public Official member.
Dues that may not be deducted as a business expense: $42.25
