TSA Scholarships & Contributions

From the Scholarship Committee
  Sheriff Terry Ashe, Treasurer

Sheriff Families are Your Families

This year has been tuff on the sheriff department families, due to so many fine officers who have been killed in the line of duty.  This next year, we are directing our entire scholarship fund donations in memory of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the citizens and up hold the office of sheriff.

I am so proud of our associate members like you who have helped us accomplish so much through the years with donation above the annual membership drive.

This past year we have been able to help several children further their dream of a higher education and have been able to help officers in need.

The stewardship of these funds will go directly to these types of services.  Our hopes are the economy will turn around and tuition at universities will not go up.  I ask that you stand ready with me in helping as many children and deputies as possible.

Stewart receives TSA Outstanding Officer Award at Walter State Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Benjamin J. Stewart of Greeneville received the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association Outstanding Officer Award during the Walters State Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduation in December. Pictured with the officer is Jeffrey Gazzo, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.

TSA contributes to Tennessee Public Safety Network

The TSA presented Peter Cove, Tennessee Public Safety Network Chief Executive Officer, a check for $10,000.00.  The Tennessee Public Safety Network was founded to respond to the increasing stress and trauma experienced by law enforcement officers, other public safety personnel, and their families.  We appreciate their involvement with our sheriffs and deputies during critical incidents.  They truly make a difference!

Sheriff David Andrews, Putnam County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarship to Osteen

Laura Osteen was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Osteen will be attending be attending East Tennessee State.  She is the daughter of Deputy John Osteen.

Sheriff Ronald L. Seals, Sevier County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarships to Trotter & Lamon

Bethany Ashlynn Trotter was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Trotter will be attending be attending MTSU.  She is the daughter of Captain Michael and Detective Stephanie Hodges.

David Wayne Lamon was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Lamon will be attending Maryville College.  He is the son of SRO David Lamon.

Sheriff David Andrews, Putnam County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarship to Veers

Kayla Veers was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Veers will be attending be attending Tennessee Tech.  She is the daughter of Deputy Kim Veers.

Chief Ed Patterson, Montgomery County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarship to Pender 

Kristen Ann Pender was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Pender will be attending be attending the University of Tennessee.  She is the daughter of Deputy/SRO Susan Pender.

Sheriff Mike Wilson, Weakley County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarship to Wilson

John Michael Wilson was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Wilson will be attending be attending the University of Tennessee at Martin.  He is the son of Sheriff Mike Wilson.

Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe & Chief Deputy Jerone Holt, Dickson County County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarship to Akers & Hayes

Zachary David Akers was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Akers will be attending Austin Peay State University (below left).  He is the son of Deputy James Akers.

Megan No’el Hayes was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association.  Hayes will be attending University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (below right).  She is the daughter of Captain Robert Dwayne Hayes.

Sheriff Robert Arnold, Rutherford County, Awards Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Scholarship to Pender 

Kristen Ann Pender was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association.  Pender will be attending be attending the University of Tennessee.  She is the daughter of Deputy/SRO Susan Pender.

TSA Gives to Youth Town of Tennessee

Sheriff David Woolfork presented Mr. Nick Pappas of Youth Town of Tennessee, Inc. with a check from the Tennessee Sheriff's Association in the amount of $1000.00 at the Jackson Rotary Club Meeting on August 10, 2011.