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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Session 1 Schedule Mon., Aug. 24: General Session — 1:00–5:00 pm Tue., Aug. 25: Breakout Sessions — 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
Session 2 Schedule Wed., Aug. 26: General Session — 1:00–5:00 pm Thu., Aug. 27: Breakout Sessions — 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
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Registration No registration is required. All newly elected and re-elected officials are automatically registered — simply check in when you arrive. Incumbents: An invoice for the incumbent fee will be sent after the event. Questions? ctas.support@tennessee.edu |
Hotel Reservations Reserve now at the Embassy Suites Murfreesboro conference rate of $110/night. Call (615) 890-4464, use group code 908, by July 24, 2026. Rate increases significantly after July 24. Please reserve only the rooms you need. |
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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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