Founded in 1968, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee is a statewide trade association for consulting engineering firms who employ over 4,800 Tennesseans and contribute more than $400 million annually to the state’s economy. Our member firms provide services to government agencies, municipalities, private businesses, and major corporations in Tennessee and throughout the nation. ACEC Tennessee works to improve the business practices of engineering firms, provides leadership on regulatory and legal issues affecting its members, enhances public awareness and understanding of the value of engineering services, and influences public policy to advance the engineering industry.