Year: 2025

April Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 10th at 1000 Central Time

The TASA Mid-Winter Leadership Pre-Conference topics and schedule has been finalized.

Download EMS Administrator Foundations 2.0 agenda flyer

Download/Print 2026 Mid-Winter Leadership Conference Agenda

Speakers and Topics Subject to Change

Host Hotel Reservations:

• • • The Park Vista Hotel by Double Tree – 705 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
    • Early reservation rate (before January 24th, 2026): $120.00
    • Use “Group Code”:  TAS
    • Booking Link: click here
    • The discounted room rate is available until Friday, January 23, 2026 or until there are no rooms available.
    • Conference Dates- February 18 – 20, 2026 (Pre-Conference: Feb. 17 & 18)

Additional rooms have been blocked for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the 2026 TASA Mid-Winter Conference at the Bearskin Lodge in Gatlinburg. The group is named TN Ambulance Service and the discount reservation code is TAS26.

Guests should call the front desk of Bearskin Lodge at 877-795-7546 and mention that they need to book a room inside the block named TN Ambulance Service. Room rate is the same as Park Vista, rate of $120.00 per night.

Questions or difficulties email Rick Valentine at rvalentine@seviercountytn.org

Join Us for an Inspiring Leadership Conference! This conference will bring together leaders in emergency medical services from across the state to share insights, best practices, and innovations in ambulance leadership and operations.

• Speakers:
  • Explore essential pieces of effective leadership.
  • Hear from industry leaders and experts on the latest trends and enhance your leadership skills and operational efficiency.
• Networking:
  • Connect with peers, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the EMS community.
  • Engage in interactive sessions
• Exhibitors:
  • Explore the latest technologies and products that are shaping the future of emergency medical services.
• Unlock new strategies for growth and success!

Who Should Attend: This conference is ideal for EMS directors, managers, supervisors, and other professionals dedicated to improving ambulance leadership, operations and patient care. Registration: Early bird registration is open soon.  Join us for a transformative experience that will empower ambulance leaders to enhance their service and impact in their communities. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hotel Reservations:

• • • The Park Vista Hotel by Double Tree – Gatlinburg, TN
    • Early reservation rate (before January 24th, 2026): $120.00
    • Use “Group Code”:  TAS
    • Booking Link: click here
    • The discounted room rate is available until Friday, January 23, 2026 or until there are no rooms available.

    • Conference Dates- February 18 – 20, 2026

Location- Park Vista Hotel Conference Center, Gatlinburg, TN

Agenda: TBD

Survey Link

APPLICATION DEADLINE = OCTOBER 22, 2025

The State of Tennessee is providing funding for essential purchases for licensed ambulance services in Tennessee. Already purchased items must have been procured on or after July 1, 2025. Any items pending purchase must be procured on or prior to June 30, 2026.

The State is seeking applications to provide the services outlined in this RFA. The State will offer grant(s) for each licensed ambulance service in Tennessee for a total of $23,000.00 each. At this time, no additional funding is expected beyond the June 30, 2026 deadline.

Grant Application
Grant Links
Health Dept. Grant Website
Download the PDF informational sheet

TASA – 2025 – TASA Reimbursement Compliance Conference – Elective CEUs

2025 TASA Mandatory CEUs Reimbursement Compliance Conference

TASA 2025 Reimbursement Compliance Conference Agenda conference agenda 8-23-2025

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