Demand that the State protect you and your family where you work and play.
Currently, anyone in Tennessee can represent himself or herself as an Interior Designer. Such a broad categorization without qualification can place consumers and the public at risk in large complex projects that require a competent professional. If you support this bill, you will know that the individuals who represent themselves as Interior Designers meet stringent requirements for education, experience and examination and are held to enforceable standards of practice.    Read More   

Strengthen the law to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Tennesseans.
Licensing of Interior Designers mandates professional standards that protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. Interior Designers are qualified by education, experience and examination to address issues such as fire safety, code compliance, accessibility, productivity and sustainability in order to provide a safe, healthy environment. And over a building’s lifespan, many changes to finishes and furnishings will occur because of changing occupants and needs. In many instances, frequent changes like these will not require a building permit – or a review by a codes official or another licensed professional. Interior Designers have knowledge of codes and material properties to ensure continued life safety compliance in a building long after construction has been completed.    Read More