The County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) is a non-profit association of County Clerks, State Court Clerks, Registers and Trustees. COAT was formed in 1968 to serve coordinated efforts of county officials with respect to training and intergovernmental relations while providing a cooperative information sharing environment.

COAT is managed by a 17 member voting board of directors, about half of whom are elected annually during each fall COAT Association meeting. Representatives from the various county official groups that serve as COAT affiliates gather during the association meeting to discuss issues relating to their county offices.

COAT Announces the Appointment of Jay West as Executive Director

West succeeds Marie Murphy who has joined the Department of Commerce and Insurance as Assistant Commissioner for Special Projects. In announcing the appointment, COAT president, Shirley Graham, Hawkins County Clerk and Master, commented, "We appreciate Mr. West's knowledge of both state and local government as he assumes the role of our Executive Director". Mrs. Graham was chair of the search committee to find Murphy's successor. Read Full Press Release

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the County Officials Association of Tennessee to provide equal employment opportunities to individuals and to provide its programs, activities and services to its members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status in any other group protected by law. Inquiries and charges of violation of this policy and requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to Jay West, COAT Executive Director, at 615-253-6700.

Title VI Policy

It is the policy of the County Officials Association of Tennessee to provide all of its programs, activities and services to its members regardless of race, color, or national origin. Inquiries and charges of violation of this policy should be directed to Jay West, COAT Executive Director, at 615-253-6700.