Get Involved with TCSA

As an elected county official, there is a lot to learn when you became engaged in the different affairs of your position. The Tennessee County Services Association is an organization designed to help you become the best elected official you can be. There are many opportunities for experienced and newly elected officials to become involved and learn more about county government. TCSA offers training opportunities for our members, informative conferences, and a newly launched website that gives detailed information about county government in Tennessee. Here are the top six ways you can get more involved in your association:

1.Subscribe to TCSA E-News (Containing Capitol Update and Other Vital Info)

The Tennessee County E-News (TCEN) is TCSA's weekly e-mail newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox each week. This newsletter is full of important information for our members, as well as grant and training opportunities available from partner agencies and organizations, all in one comprehensive place. You can click here to instantly subscribe to our newsletter and start receiving it as soon as this week! 

Capitol Update is a regular update sent to all of our members about bills that are being tracked and monitored for the week, and any advancement made on legislation concerning our members. TCSA’s Capitol Update is sent electronically to your registered email address. Staying apprised of these issues and communicating your views on them to your legislative delegation is one of the most important ways you can get involved in your association.

2. Join a Committee

Decisions are made by the people that join and attend the committee meetings. If you are interested in becoming involved in one of TCSA’s committees, contact a TCSA representative to officially join as a member.

3. Visit with Your Legislator

It is important for all county elected officials to form a relationship with the different legislators of Tennessee. The best way for association members to be heard is to establish relationships with legislators in Tennessee. Before a crisis arises, make sure you take time to connect with your legislators in your county. When important issues arise during legislative session, they are going to listen to the elected officials that they already have a relationship with.

4. Attend a Conference 

One of the most productive ways to get involved with TCSA is to attend one of our conferences. Visit our Conference webpage above for specific meetings. These events are a great opportunity to network with your counterparts from across the state and also an opportunity to further your education as an elected official by attending general sessions, workshops, breakout sessions, committees and the association’s business meeting. As always, we encourage you to visit the TCSA website often for more information on different conferences.

5. Subscribe to TCSA's YouTube Channel

TCSA's YouTube Channel now provides weekly Capitol Update videos, as well as featured trainings and member sessions as part of our Third Thursday webinar series for members. You can easily stay up-to-date on the issues facing county government without the hassle of reading weekly newsletters, if that's your preference. Subscribe today and see what all our newly-updated YouTube channel has to offer! 

6. Run for a Position on the TCSA Board or an Affiliate Board

One of the best ways to get involved in TCSA is to offer to serve in a position on the TCSA board or a steering committee or on one of the boards of an affiliate association. The governing boards are elected at the annual fall conference. The affiliates hold nominating committee meetings at that event prior to making recommendations to the full membership for new officers. 

7. Visit TCSA’s Website Frequently

A primary resource for TCSA is its website. We post links to news items when we hear of issues of interest to county officials. We maintain a calendar of our conferences and events, but also of educational opportunities offered by other organizations. Check out our Latest News page for recently-released information and upcoming events.