UT County Technical Assistance Service

UT County Technical Assistance Service CTAS provides prompt, accurate technical assistance on a daily basis to Tennessee's 95 counties and their associations.

Promoting better county government through direct assistance to county officials and their associations. CTAS was created by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1973 at the urging of county officials and their organization, the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA). County officials wanted an agency to provide prompt, accurate technical assistance on a daily basis to Tennessee's 95 counties.

New state law, new decisions to make. Public Chapter No. 1090, signed in May 2026, gives county commissions the authorit...
06/01/2026

New state law, new decisions to make. Public Chapter No. 1090, signed in May 2026, gives county commissions the authority to limit municipal planning and zoning outside city limits — and the Center for Local Planning (CLP) has put together a policy guide to help local governments understand what it means and what to do next. If your county is navigating these changes, CLP is ready to help. 📋

🔗 https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/news/new-clp-policy-guide-what-counties-need-know-about-public-chapter-no-1090

Deadline to Apply: TODAY!We are excited to introduce the new Planning Commissioner Academy, a six‑month blended learning...
05/28/2026

Deadline to Apply: TODAY!

We are excited to introduce the new Planning Commissioner Academy, a six‑month blended learning program from the UT Center for Local Planning, CTAS and MTAS. This program offers practical training in planning fundamentals, legal and ethical responsibilities, and effective decision‑making for local planning commissioners and BZA members.

The program is fully funded and limited to 30 participants. Apply by May 28 at tiny.utk.edu/planning-commissioner-academy.

Deadline to Apply: This Thursday May 28!We are excited to introduce the new Planning Commissioner Academy, a six‑month b...
05/25/2026

Deadline to Apply: This Thursday May 28!

We are excited to introduce the new Planning Commissioner Academy, a six‑month blended learning program from the UT Center for Local Planning, CTAS and MTAS. This program offers practical training in planning fundamentals, legal and ethical responsibilities, and effective decision‑making for local planning commissioners and BZA members.

The program is fully funded and limited to 30 participants. Apply by May 28 at tiny.utk.edu/planning-commissioner-academy.

We are excited to introduce the new Planning Commissioner Academy, a six‑month blended learning program from the UT Cent...
05/19/2026

We are excited to introduce the new Planning Commissioner Academy, a six‑month blended learning program from the UT Center for Local Planning, CTAS and MTAS. This program offers practical training in planning fundamentals, legal and ethical responsibilities, and effective decision‑making for local planning commissioners and BZA members.

The program is fully funded and limited to 30 participants. Apply by May 28 at tiny.utk.edu/planning-commissioner-academy.

📣 APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXTENDED to 5/31!We are looking for a Database Consultant based in Nashville to support database...
05/17/2026

📣 APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXTENDED to 5/31!

We are looking for a Database Consultant based in Nashville to support database systems, applications, and technology used by county governments across Tennessee.

This role focuses on building and maintaining data tools, supporting key systems, and working directly with CTAS staff and county officials to improve how information is used statewide.

If you have experience with database management, application development, and translating technical solutions for real-world use, this could be a great fit.

📅 Applications are open through May 31, 2026
📍 Nashville, TN

Apply here: https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/ctas-recruitment

🗞️ The May issue of County Officials E-News has been distributed! Check it out for information about the University of T...
05/15/2026

🗞️ The May issue of County Officials E-News has been distributed! Check it out for information about the University of Tennessee System's recent organizational announcement and what it means for CTAS, new funding opportunities coming to rural counties through Tennessee's Rural Health Transformation Program, and an important reminder for Certified Public Administrators that the June 30 recertification deadline is approaching. Visit our News section to stay up to date: https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/news

Save the date for the County Officials Orientation Program!If you’re on the ballot this year—or just came through the pr...
05/11/2026

Save the date for the County Officials Orientation Program!

If you’re on the ballot this year—or just came through the primary—this is one to go ahead and get on your calendar. COOP is designed to help newly elected and re-elected county officials get up to speed and ready to serve on September 1.

County Mayors, County Highway Officials, County Commissioners, Assessors of Property
August 24 | 1:00–5:00 PM CT
August 25 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT

Clerks of Court, County Clerks, Registers of Deeds, Trustees
August 26 | 1:00–5:00 PM CT
August 27 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT

📍 Embassy Suites Murfreesboro
1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN

🏨 Conference rate: $110/night + tax (available through July 24, 2026)
Call (615) 890-4464 to book using code 908

More details will be shared closer to the event—stay tuned.

Address

226 Anne Dallas Dudley Boulevard, Ste 400
Nashville, TN
37219

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16155323555

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