Who We Are

Our Story
The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association (TSA) was founded in 1971 to bring together law enforcement officials across the state of Tennessee who help keep our state safe.
Through our work, we advocate for policies that enhance public safety, host conferences for education and training, and provide a platform for law enforcement to connect, network, and share best practices.
We believe in a collaborative approach to keeping our communities safe and are committed to working with our members, community leaders, and other stakeholders to create safer and more just communities for all Tennesseeans.
Our Goals
Promote
better and more effective law enforcement.
Maintain
a high level of ethical conduct on the part of all sheriffs and their deputies.
Provide
a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience among all sheriffs.
Establish
the highest degree of cooperation among the law-enforcing agencies in the State of Tennessee.
Gather
sheriffs of the various counties into close association and to promote cooperation in the conduct of the laws of Tennessee pertaining to the apprehension and prosecution of persons violating the laws of Tennessee.
Improve
and encourage greater efficiency in the administration of sheriffs' offices and to protect the welfare and interest of the members of the association.
Meet Our Staff

Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe, Ret
Executive Director

Amanda Carleton
Membership/Accounting Coordinator

Courtney Halbert
Membership/Sales Specialist

Gary W. Cordell
SAVIN/CCN Program Coordinator

Shelby Schiavone
Administrative Specialist

Kaitlyn Williams
Manager of Operations & Services
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Legal Information
The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association is a registered non-profit educational organization founded in 1971. TSA business is carried out by a director under the supervision of an executive committee composed of sheriffs from across the state.
The TSA is not organized for financial gain or profit but for the benefit of all law-abiding citizens of Tennessee. Money derived from honorary membership dues and donations is used to fulfill the above obligations; provide in-service training on a bi-monthly basis for sheriffs and chief deputies; provide a legislative liaison service for improving laws that protect the citizenry; disseminate educational information and material beneficial to sheriffs; operate a central office and assist in further upgrading and professionalizing county law enforcement.