How to Join

One of the ancient landmarks of Freemasonry is that we do not recruit new members. Men must come to the fraternity of their own free will and accord. For this reason, you will never be asked to join. To become a Mason, you must ask a Mason for a petition. "REQUIREMENTS" The requirements for membership are that a man must be at lease 18 years of age, have been a resident of Tennessee for at least one year, have a belief in a Supreme Being and the immortality of the soul, be capable of reading and writing and have the capacity to provide himself and family. In order for the petition to be received by the lodge the petition must be signed by two members who are in good standing in Shelbyville Benevole Lodge #122 of F&AM. The petition should also contain two references that may or may not be Masons. A multi-state background check is performed on all petitioners to Lodge #122.