Tennessee Real Estate Commission is offering four hours of free continuing education in Knoxville and Memphis. 

TREC’s Update Course – 1 Continuing Education Hour

During this 50-minute session, TREC Executive Director Denise Baker, TREC Director of Education Brittany Morris, and Program Counsel Anna Matlock will address attendees about recent updates and changes that have gone into effect recently that impact real estate licensees. This time will also encourage questions from attendees for some face-to-face interaction with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.

Click here to register for Knoxville.

Start Time:  April 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Location: East Tennessee REALTORS®, 609 Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919 

Click here to register for Memphis.

Start Time: May 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®, 6393 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Note: Anyone can attend the training sessions. Membership in a REALTORS® association is not necessary.

Professional Liability 101: The Errors and Omissions Group
Program, Risk Mgmt. & You – 2 Continuing Education Hours

The course provides a general overview of the Group Errors
and Omissions Policy issued by Continental Casualty
Company related to coverage and limits, a discussion of the
policy exclusions, instruction on how and when to file a
claim, some tips and techniques for risk management,
and to provide for a stronger defense in the event of a claim. 

Click here to register for Knoxville.

Start Time:  April 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Location: East Tennessee REALTORS®, 609 Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919   

Click here to register for Memphis. 

Start Time: May 1 at 12:30 p.m.

Location: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®, 6393 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Note: Anyone can attend the training sessions. Membership in a REALTORS® association is not necessary.

***Please be aware that if you have already participated in any of TREC's free training sessions in Mt. Juliet, Sumner County, Robertson County, or Madison County, you are not eligible for additional CE credit. Kindly allow other licensees the opportunity to attend and benefit from these free continuing education sessions.

1260-05-.14 REPETITION OF COURSE CONTENT.
Credit for completion of real estate education required under T.C.A. § 62-13-303 will not be awarded where the content of a course duplicates or repeats that for which credit has been previously received. This rule is only limited to duplication within the same renewal period.

In recent months, the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) has been providing free continuing education (CE) courses at several local trade associations offered to all licensees regardless of membership at those associations.  We welcome and encourage questions directly from our real estate licensees and are pleased to offer an additional four hours of CE in Knoxville and Memphis in April and May, respectively. Licensees in Knoxville may earn eight additional hours of CE by attending the Commission meeting on April 8. Details about the meeting can be found on the Commission meeting calendar below.

Next week, TREC will roll out its RISC E&O insurance campaign. The website will go live on April 1, 2026. If you currently hold a RISC insurance policy, please be sure to update your coverage before July 1, 2026. The policy will be valid for two years and will expire on July 1, 2028.

Denise Baker, TREC Executive Director 

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (“Commission”) is proud to offer high school
students the opportunity to study real estate through a scholarship program with Kaplan
Real Estate Education. This exciting program provides the base education the State requires to sit for the pre-licensing exam to become a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee and is an incredible opportunity for students looking to get a jump on their careers. After completing the base education, participants in this program must meet all Commission requirements to obtain a license.

If you know a Tennessee high school senior graduating in 2026, they can participate in this
exciting program! Students can easily complete the entire program at their own pace and
will have 100 days to complete their courses from the date of enrollment. 

Frequently asked questions about the program can be found here.

Click here to apply on April 1, 2026.

In 2023, Governor Bill Lee appointed Commissioner Mike Gaughan to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, recognizing his outstanding leadership in the real estate industry and his deep commitment to the Sumner County community.

A lifelong resident of Hendersonville, Commissioner Gaughan has witnessed the city’s transformation into one of Tennessee’s most family-friendly communities, playing a key role in its development. He is a graduate of Hendersonville High School and Memphis State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He and his wife, Lindy, are proud parents of two children, Jack and Alex.

With over 40 years of full-time real estate experience, Commissioner Gaughan holds a Real Estate Broker’s License and is certified by the Graduate REALTORS® Institute (GRI). His engineering background, coupled with his decades of professional experience, has made him a sought-after expert in new construction, representing developers throughout Sumner County.

As co-owner and Managing Broker of RE/MAX Choice Properties, Commissioner Gaughan led the firm to receive the RE/MAX Regional Broker/Owner of the Year Award twice. He has served as President of Tennessee REALTORS® and as the National Association of REALTORS'® Regional Vice President for Region IV (Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee). In 2016, he was named Tennessee REALTORS® of the Year.

Commissioner Gaughan’s dedication to public service has been widely acknowledged. The Sumner County Commission honored him with the Order of the Horse, one of the county’s highest civic honors, for his lasting contributions to the community. He has held leadership roles as President of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Sumner County United Way. He also serves on numerous boards, including Hendersonville Medical Center, the Sumner County YMCA, The Jason Foundation, and Forward Sumner. Commissioner Gaughan is an active member of the Hendersonville Rotary Club, attends First United Methodist Church with his family, and serves as Vice-Chair of Advocacy for economic development in both the Gallatin and Hendersonville Chambers of Commerce.

Commissioner Gaughan’s extensive experience, leadership, and service continue to benefit the real estate profession and the wider community across the region.

*Davy Crockett Tower is located at 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243.

Contact TREC:
Phone: 615-741-2273
Email: trec.info@tn.gov

Mailing Address:
Tennessee Real Estate
Commission
500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1141

Office Hours:
M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
CLOSED on all State
Holidays