In 1939 Tennessee authorized the formation of Soil Conservation Districts (Districts) when the legislators passed the Soil Conservation District Act into Law. By 1945 Tennessee landowners had successfully petitioned the state for the charter of nearly 30 Districts. Discussions among these early Districts led to the formation of an association for Districts. In August of 1945 the Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts (TACD), then called the Tennessee Association of Soil Conservation Districts, held its first official meeting. W.F. Fletcher of the Haywood Soil Conservation District served as TACD's first President. Over the next 14 years Districts continued to organize in Tennessee until the last District was chartered in 1959.

TACD was created by Districts for Districts and is governed by Tennessee's 95 Districts and the 475 men and women who serve on the District boards. TACD is officially registered as a not-for-profit corporation through the Tennessee Secretary of State. The association is divided into three divisions; East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Each division is divided into three areas. TACD's Articles of Association provide for Officers and Directors consisting of a president, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Council Member to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). Each Division has a Vice President and each Area has a Director and two Vice-Directors. TACD has an Executive Director hired as its consultant.

 

Please make plans to join TACD, our 95 Soil Conservation Districts and our partners in celebrating 81 years of protecting our states natural resources. The theme for the 2025 Convention is: “Consistent Conservation Practices Ensures Healthy Soil, Clean Water, and a Better Future”.  Moving forward during the current economy is increasingly difficult for our volunteer Boards.  And, how we as Districts react to changing times will impact our efforts to improve water quality and protect natural resources.  That is why it is important that all Districts are represented at our Convention this year. The 2025 Convention will be held at Park Vista by Hilton, Gatlinburg, March 2nd through March 4th, 2025.

Our convention registration form and other information can be found here. Remember, to check back often as we add additional information.

The TACD Website is under construction.  We hope that you will visit us again in the near future.

 

 

81st TACD Convention to be held on March 2-4, 2025 at the Park Vista, Gatlinburg TN.

Information about the Convention can be found below.

 

79th TACD Convention to be held on February 19-21, 2023 at the Embassy Suites-Cool Springs, Franklin TN.

Information about the Convention can be found below.

  1. Thank You for Registering for the 2019 Southeast Region Meeting
  2. Thank You for Registering for the 2021 TACD Convention
  3. 2019 Southeast Region NACD Meeting
  4. Scholarships