The County Officials Orientation Program provides county officials, both newly elected and re-elected, with important information to help prepare you to assume office on September 1. Topics include county offices and authority, oaths and bonds, personnel issues, ethics, conflicts of interest, open meetings and records.
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For County Mayors, Highway Officials, County Commissioners, and Assessors of Property August 24-25, 2026 |
For County Clerks, Clerks of Court, Registers of Deeds, and Trustees August 26-27, 2026 |
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Embassy Suites Murfreesboro | 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 |
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Registration No registration required. All newly elected and re-elected officials are automatically enrolled — simply check in when you arrive. No cost for first-time elected officials to attend! Incumbents: Incumbents are required to pay a $250 fee to attend. An invoice for the incumbent fee will be sent via email after the event. Questions? ctas.support@tennessee.edu |
Hotel Reservations The room blocks at both the Embassy Suites and the Courtyard are now full. Attendees are responsible for reserving and paying for their own lodging at a nearby hotel. |
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*As of September 1, 2018, newly elected or appointed county legislative body members are required to complete orientation training provided by CTAS within 120 days of their election or appointment. T.C.A. § 5-5-113. |
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General Session // Mirabella Grand Ballroom |
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| Monday, August 24 for County Mayors, Highway Officials, County Commissioners, & Assessors of Property Wednesday, August 26 for Clerks of Court, County Clerks, Registers of Deeds, & Trustees |
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| 1:00 PM | Opening General Session & Welcome | Jon Walden, CTAS Executive Director
Presentation of the Colors
Invocation Association Welcome
Introduction to CTAS |
| 2:30 PM | Legal Issues for County Officials | CTAS Legal Services |
| 3:00 PM | Break | in Hallway |
| 3:30 PM | Legal Issues for County Officials, continued | CTAS Legal Services |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn | Dinner on your own |
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Breakout Sessions // Various Rooms |
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| Tuesday, August 25 for County Mayors, Highway Officials, County Commissioners, & Assessors of Property |
Thursday, August 27 for Clerks of Court, County Clerks, Registers of Deeds, & Trustees |
| 8:00 AM County Mayors // Mirabella GH 8:00 AM County Highway Officials // Mirabella IJ 8:00 AM County Commissioners // Mirabella EF 8:00 AM Assessors of Property // Wynthrope Boardroom * Lunch | Served in Each Breakout Room 5:00 PM Adjourn | Dinner on your own |
8:00 AM Clerks of Court // Mirabella EF 8:00 AM County Clerks // Mirabella GH 8:00 AM Registers of Deeds // Mirabella AB 8:00 AM Trustees // Mirabella IJ * Lunch | Served in Each Breakout Room 5:00 PM Adjourn | Dinner on your own |