TCSA Fall Conference & Trade Show Draft Agenda Now Available

'Child and Adolescent Mental Health' Report from the Sycamore Institute Now Available

Nationally, child mental health indicators have been trending in the wrong direction for the last decade — exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most children display signs of positive mental health, but conditions such as anxiety and depression have risen rapidly over the past several years. Although stigma certainly remains a barrier to diagnosis and treatment, the recent increases are partially explained by a greater willingness to acknowledge mental health challenges than in the past. 

The pandemic socially isolated children, disrupted routines at critical developmental stages, heightened family stress, and exacerbated disparities in access to mental health care — particularly for those who rely on school-based services.

This report synthesizes information from multiple data sources about the current state of child mental health in Tennessee. It is the start of a multi-part series examining relevant policies and programs striving to support children and adolescents.

Free Public Records and Open Meetings Training from the TN Comptroller's Office 

TCSA County Success Story Nominations Available

Gov. Lee Launches 'Tennessee Strong Families' Grant Program 

Association of County Mayors Finalizes 2023 Regional Meetings

• East Tennessee: Thursday, September 14: Crossville Depot (11 am - 2:00 pm)
• West Tennessee: Wednesday, September 20: West Tennessee River Basin Authority (11 am - 1:30 pm)
• Middle Tennessee: Tuesday, October 3: Williamson County Ag Expo Park (11 am - 2:00 pm)
• Northeast Tennessee: Wednesday, October 4: Chop House in Kodak, TN, Sevier Co. (11 am - 2:00 pm Eastern) 

Tennessee's Unemployment Rate Sets New Record Low in July

Comptroller's Office Releases July 2023 Revenue Reports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – [On Tuesday, August 15], Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson announced that Tennessee July revenues were $1.65 billion, which is $153.5 million more than the budgeted estimate and $46.3 million more than the state received in July 2022. The growth rate for July was 2.89 percent.

“July total tax revenues exceeded our budgeted estimates and grew at a modest pace compared to this same time last year,” Bryson said. “Monthly gains were led by sales tax receipts reflecting June consumer activity and corporate tax payments. When combined, all other tax revenues declined compared to July 2022.

“Annual revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 exceeded our original budgeted estimates, but totals fell short of the funding board’s revised estimate from last fall. Although collections..."

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First Group Of Offenders Earn College Degree At Riverbend Maximum Security Institution

[Friday, August 11, 2023] - History was made Tuesday evening as five offenders became the first cohort to earn college degrees at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI).  Graduating with their Associate of Science in Business Administration from Nashville State Community College, the group joins over 200 other men and women who have earned a college degree behind the walls of a Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) prison.

Through partnerships with over 10 colleges and universities, TDOC offers degree programs across the state that allow offenders the opportunity to earn associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

“This is my favorite part of my job,” Rachel Riley-Coe, Assistant Commissioner of Rehabilitative Services, told the graduates. “I believe in the power of education.  With education comes perseverance, with education comes strength, confidence, critical thinking, and dreams of what could be.”

It is the goal of TDOC under Commissioner Frank Strada to have associate and bachelor’s degree programs in every institution...

Reminder for the TCSA Fall 2023 Conference and Trade Show Registration

Tennessee County Services Associations (TCSA) has set the dates and location for the annual Fall 2023 Conference and Trade Show. Mark your calendars and plan to join us in Chattanooga on October 18-20th. Major highlights include adopting the Legislative Platform, Board elections, and county vendor services, as well as good exhibits. 

We are still working on finalizing the agenda for the conference and trade show with various breakout sessions, general session speakers, and other educational opportunities at the conference. We hope to have  the agenda of the various events available for everyone over the coming weeks.

To register for the conference, please click here. We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Annual Conference and Trade Show. 

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