~ Since 1986 ~

Celebrating Our 40th Year of Excellence in Public Risk Management!


Tennessee’s Hub for Public Risk Professionals

TN PRIMA equips public sector risk managers with education, resources, and statewide networking, so you can solve today’s challenges and plan for tomorrow.


What is TN PRIMA?

Since 1986, the Tennessee Public Risk Management Association (TN PRIMA) has been the trusted resource for public sector risk management professionals across the state. In an era of tightening government budgets, TN PRIMA delivers what matters most: knowledge, tools and results.

We’re committed to advancing public risk management by offering top-tier education, practical resources and powerful networking opportunities for Tennessee’s risk management community.


Our Annual Conference is the premier event for public sector risk managers, providing a dynamic forum packed with expert-led sessions, real-world strategies, and peer-to-peer collaboration. Attendees gain insights into tackling everyday challenges and navigating risks faced by public entities statewide.


Beyond learning, the conference is your chance to connect, share, and grow. Exchange ideas, discover successful programs and build relationships during engaging social events designed to spark collaboration and innovation.


TN PRIMA isn’t just an association - it’s your partner in smarter risk management!


Jennifer Hood received the 2025 President's Award for her outstanding service, mentorship and commitment to the risk management community and TN PRIMA. Thanks, Jennifer!

Left to Right: Michele Diebold, East Tennessee Vice President; Jennifer Hood, Past President and 2025 President's Award Recipient; and Michelle Young, President.


 


TN PRIMA Mission & Purpose

The Tennessee Public Risk Management Association's purpose is to:

  1. Increase the proficiency of risk management in governments and governmental agencies and districts;


  2. Strengthen the quality of risk management through continued education; be an educational and research organization for the benefit of governments and governmental agencies and districts;


  3. Provide its members the opportunity to exchange ideas and to consult with one another, to meet with persons in or associated with public risk management, and to supply members with information concerning their organization and their parent organization; and


  4. Act in any other manner which will further the best interests of the governments and governmental agencies and districts in their risk related activities.


Chapter Officers


President

Michelle Young

City of Cookeville

931.252.0547

myoung@cookeville-tn.gov



Treasurer

Missy Masoner

City of Newport

423.623.7323

missym@newporttn.org



Secretary

Rebecca Nowack

City of Sevierville

865.868.0907

rnowack@seviervilletn.org



Vice President - East

Michele Diebold

City of Gatlinburg

865.436.1414

micheled@gatlinburgtn.gov



Vice President - Middle

Violet Black

Town of Ashland City

615.792.4211

vblack@ashlandcitytn.gov



Vice President - West

Vacant



Past Presiden

Jennifer Hood

Montgomery County Government

931.245.3370

jnhood@mcgtn.net



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