2025 Legislative Retreat

The Shelby County Legislative Retreat is a collaborative convening of state legislators, local government leaders, and community stakeholders from across Shelby County. This annual gathering provides a platform for organizations, agencies, and partners to share their legislative priorities, policy goals, and budgetary requests ahead of the upcoming state legislative session.

Register Today to Present your Legislative Agenda for 2025

We’re thrilled that you’re taking part in this year’s Shelby County Legislative Retreat — a cornerstone event where collaboration, community, and commitment to progress come together. Your participation helps ensure that the voices and priorities of our local organizations, agencies, and partners are heard as we shape the future of our county and state.


The Legislative Retreat

Purpose of the Retreat

This retreat serves as an opportunity to:

  • Present your legislative agenda directly to the Shelby County State Legislative Delegation.
  • Align priorities across city, county, and state partners.
  • Build strategic partnerships that advance shared goals for Shelby County residents.
  • Engage in dialogue that helps shape the delegation’s collective legislative strategy for the year ahead.


Who Should Register

Registration is open to:

  • Governmental entities (city, county, and state agencies, boards, and commissions)
  • Educational institutions (K–12 districts, colleges, universities, and charter networks)
  • Community-based organizations and nonprofits
  • Business and advocacy groups with public policy or funding priorities


Presentation Guidelines

Each presenting organization will have a dedicated 30 minute time slot to highlight key priorities, funding requests, and policy recommendations.


Presentations should focus on actionable items that require state legislative attention or support.


Become A Retreat Sponsor

Sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to align your brand with civic leadership, policy innovation, and community impact. By investing in this convening, you help create space for dialogue, data-driven decision-making, and partnerships that move our County forward.

Legislator Registration

We’re honored to welcome members of the Shelby County State Legislative Delegation to participate in this year’s Legislative Retreat — a focused and forward-looking opportunity to engage directly with the local organizations, agencies, and advocates shaping our community’s policy landscape.