About TCSA
TCSA’s Mission
To improve the operations of Tennessee county governments and, thereby, the services that counties provide to their constituents.
TCSA’s History Proves Commitment to County Government
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Nashville, the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public interest group representing counties before the Tennessee General Assembly and the state administration.
According to the by-laws of the organization, TCSA was created for the “…purpose of developing more efficient and economical functions of local government to promote the common welfare of the people.”
TCSA works to accomplish this mission by:
- collecting and sharing information about the government and the administration of counties,
- by providing a means for county officials to exchange ideas and experience and
- by providing a means for counties to act harmoniously regarding matters affecting the rights and liabilities of counties.
TCSA Works for County Government on a State Level
TCSA works hard to secure and preserve state funds for counties and, most importantly, exerts a strong effort to prevent the passage of unfunded mandates. Throughout the legislative session, TCSA provides regular information to county officials about bills impacting county government. TCSA communicates directly with legislative and administrative officials, participates in studies and task forces, enables county officials to testify before legislative committees, and helps members of the General Assembly know firsthand how proposed legislation will impact county government.
TCSA offers a range of services directly and indirectly through relationships with partner agencies and organizations to deliver information resources, financial management tools, advocacy, intergovernmental relations, and technical assistance. This is all done with the purpose of helping county officials improve the operation of Tennessee county government and, thereby, the services provided to their residents.
- Serve as a liaison for counties with other levels of government
- Improve public understanding of counties
- Act as a statewide advocate for counties
- Inform county officials about issues impacting their office and duties
- Help counties find innovative methods for meeting the challenges they face
- Provide educational and networking opportunities for county officials
