Keys to Civility: Character & Emotional Intelligence

Class Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time
03:30 pm
TimeZone
EST
Price
$0.00
Classroom
Bristol Slater Community Center
Address
325 McDowell Street
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Class Description
Strengthen how you show up in everyday interactions—especially when the pressure is on. This practical session breaks down what civility really means in today’s workplace and why it matters for trust, communication, and teamwork. Participants will explore the four domains of emotional intelligence and learn how these skills bring character to life in daily interactions. Through real-world examples and guided practice, you’ll build the awareness and tools needed to stay composed, respond with intention, and communicate with professionalism and respect.

Innovate to Elevate

Class Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time
01:00 pm
TimeZone
EST
Price
$0.00
Classroom
Bristol Slater Community Center
Address
325 McDowell Street
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Class Description
Unlock your potential to think boldly and solve problems more effectively. This fast-paced, practical session introduces the essentials of critical thinking—what it is, why it matters, and how it sharpens decision-making in municipal government. Participants will explore the real drivers of innovation, learn to spot the conditions that help new ideas take root, and walk away with tools to strengthen creativity and problem-solving across their departments. A great fit for anyone ready to elevate their impact and spark fresh thinking in their municipality.

CMFO Cash and Grants Management 2026

Class Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time
09:00 am
TimeZone
EST
Price
$110.00
Classroom
Oak Ridge: UT LEIC, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (RM 116)
Address
1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Class Description
Cash management will examine cash handling, flow, and forecasting so that a municipal finance officer will be aware of having sufficient cash liquidity to meet disbursement requirements. Options for idle cash will be discussed. An overview of grants management will be presented along with a brief introduction of best practices.

Making the Shift to Leadership

Class Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time
09:30 am
TimeZone
EST
Price
$0.00
Classroom
Online
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Class Description
Congratulations! You’ve been promoted into your first leadership position. One of the biggest challenges for new leaders is managing the transition from peer to leader and effectively supervising friends and former team members. This session will present some approaches to make the shift from peer to leader easier.

Making the Shift to Leadership

Class Date
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time
08:30 am
TimeZone
EST
Price
$0.00
Classroom
Red Bank Fire Station No.2
Address
4901 Dayton Blvd
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Class Description
Congratulations! You’ve been promoted into your first leadership position. One of the biggest challenges for new leaders is managing the transition from peer to leader and effectively supervising friends and former team members. This session will present some approaches to make the shift from peer to leader easier.

Utility Boards Update

Class Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time
01:30 pm
TimeZone
EST
Price
$0.00
Classroom
Online
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Class Description
Start the new year with key updates on utility board regulation from the Comptroller’s Office. This session is for water/wastewater utility board members and anyone responsible for managing compliance.TBOUR-approved for 1.0 hour utility training

MTAS purchasing guide December 2025

Tennessee has many general laws that govern purchasing by municipalities including the 1983 Municipal Purchasing Law, the Competitive Sealed Proposals provisions under T.C.A. 12-3-1207, the Contracts for Professional Services provisions under T.C.A. 12-3-1209 and 12-4-107, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, the Iran Divestment Act, etc.

The MTAS Purchasing Guide provides a general overview and citations for those general laws, and the accompanying MTAS Sample Purchasing Procedures contain best practices for implementing the state and federal regulations.

Additionally, the MTAS Purchasing Policy Checkist is provided to ensure that the most important laws, processes and required authorizations are included in the purchasing policy.

O'Hara, Stephanie Allen
Ashburn, Melissa; Hodge, Elisha; Bishop, Travis
General
Purchasing--Policies and procedures
Public
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
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