Sheriffs of Tennessee are among the most respected officials locally and across our state.  Together we have worked diligently to enhance professional standards in the office of Sheriff.  Through higher standards to qualify for the elected position and improvements in executive level training, we are seeing more Sheriffs called upon to serve on local, state, and national level committees and boards.

Tennessee Sheriffs stand united 95 strong working with multiple agencies at the local, state, and federal level to keep all Tennesseans safe in their daily lives.  Each are committed to the demands placed upon their office.  Such demands include Statutory duties and the foundation for all elected offices; the Oath of Office.  The Oath of Office is standardly an oath to support the constitution of Tennessee and the United States.  A Sheriff’s Statutory duties are keeping the peace, attending the courts, serving the process and orders of the courts, and operating the jail.

Working together; the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association Staff, Sheriffs, and Members will continue the mission that began in 1971 as a non-profit educational organization. We will promote better and more effective law enforcement as we bring the Sheriffs into close association to improve and encourage a greater level of effective and efficient law enforcement executives. This forum for exchange of knowledge and experience among all Sheriffs will facilitate to the overall leadership abilities and maintain the honor due the office of sheriff.

“In God We Trust”

“Leadership in Law Enforcement “

“95 Strong”