Tennessee TSA Dress Code
for Regional and State Conferences

Traditional

The Tennessee TSA Dress Code for Regional and State Conferences should be carefully reviewed since it includes changes from the National TSA Dress Code. All conference attendees, including parents, guests, and children, must be officially registered for Tennessee TSA conferences and comply with the dress code policy. Conference attendees must wear the official conference name badge to all activities.

REQUIRED COMPETITION ATTIRE

• Shirt: long-sleeved, royal blue, button-up shirt (does not have to have TSA logo or be purchased from the TSA Store)
• Pants or skirt: gray
• Shoes: black dress shoes worn with black or dark blue socks, hosiery (optional); open-toe shoes or sandals are acceptable (unacceptable: athletic shoes; flip-flops; military boots;  or work boots)

Also required for the middle school or high school level Chapter Team event only (but may be worn for other competitions if preferred by participants):

• Blazer: navy blue with official TSA patch
• Tie: official TSA tie (males) (females are not penalized for wearing the official TSA tie to Chapter Team or other competitive events)

GENERAL SESSION ATTIRE 

• Shirt: long-sleeved, royal blue, button-up shirt is preferred; button-down or a polo/golf shirt (unacceptable: t-shirts; halter tops; tank tops)
• Dress, skirt, or pants: (unacceptable: jeans; baggy pants; exterior pocket pants; shorts)
• Shoes: dress shoes worn with dark socks, hosiery (optional); open-toe shoes or sandals are acceptable (unacceptable: athletic shoes; flip-flops; military boots; work boots)

CASUAL ATTIRE

• Appropriate t-shirts, shorts, or jeans (unacceptable: sleeveless shirts; sagging pants; shorts or skirts that are shorter than fingertips; midriff-baring and revealing clothing; pajamas and swimwear outside of designated areas; clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene, or promotes illegal substances)
• Casual attire may not be worn at competitions or general sessions

Virtual

The Tennessee TSA Dress Code for Virtual Regional Conferences for 2020-2021 is a deviation from the National TSA Dress Code and the State and Regional Conference Dress Code mandated in the past.  Please review the following information carefully to ensure attendees adhere to the proper requirements. All conference attendees, including parents, guests, and children, must be officially registered for Tennessee TSA conferences and comply with the following dress code policy. 

l MINIMUM REQUIRED VIRTUAL COMPETITION ATTIRE l

• Any business attire which meets the standards outlined by business casual attire is acceptable, but more specific guidance is provided below.
• Shirt: long-sleeved, royal blue, button-up shirt is preferred; however, a button-down, a polo/golf shirt, or a dress blouse are acceptable. T-shirts, or shirts that expose the shoulders or torso are prohibited. 
• Dress, skirt, or pants. Jeans, pants with exterior pockets, shorts, and ill-fitting attire (too baggy or too tight) are prohibited.

l OPTIONAL TRADITIONAL TN TSA ATTIRE l

• Shirt: long-sleeved, royal blue, button-up shirt (does not have to have TSA logo or be purchased from the TSA Store)
• Pants or skirt: gray
• Shoes: black dress shoes worn with black or dark blue socks, hosiery (optional); open-toe shoes or sandals are acceptable. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, military boots, or work boots are prohibited. 

 
l REQUIRED CHAPTER TEAM COMPETITION ATTIRE l

• Blazer: navy blue with official TSA patch
• Tie: official TSA tie (required for males; optional for females)
• Required Chapter Team event attire may be worn for other competitions if preferred by participants.