Grundy County Sheriff’s Office - TN

05/22/2026

TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE LAUNCHES
"PROTECTING EVERY MILE: 68 HOURS OF ENFORCEMENT ON HIGHWAY 68,"
"58 HOURS ON HIGHWAY 58" CAMPAIGNS AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

CHATTANOOGA/KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Beginning May 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, will join local law enforcement for two traffic safety enforcement campaigns, "Protecting Every Mile: 68 Hours of Enforcement on Highway 68" and "58 Hours on Highway 58," to reduce traffic fatalities during the Memorial Day weekend.

"This Memorial Day holiday, make memories and make sure your loved ones are safe," said THSO Director Buddy Lewis. "During this high-travel season, you can protect yourself and others by driving sober, buckling up, avoiding distractions, and managing speed. Expect heavy traffic. Plan ahead, stay patient, and ensure your vehicle is road-trip ready."

The focus of "Protecting Every Mile: 68 Hours of Enforcement on Highway 68" is to increase traffic enforcement along the 107 miles of State Route 68 from May 22 until Midnight on May 26. This route includes Cumberland County, Rhea County, Meigs County, McMinn County, Polk County, THP District 6, THP District 2, and THP District 1.

The "58 Hours on Highway 58" campaign will increase traffic enforcement along the 95 miles of State Route 58 beginning 58 hours prior to midnight on Memorial Day. This route includes Hamilton County, Meigs County, Roane County, and THP District 1.

The THSO offers the following safe driving tips.
Obey speed limits. Adhere to all traffic signs and signals.
Look twice for motorcycles. Motorcycle riders are prevalent during warm weather months.
Watch for pedestrians and share the road.
Always drive sober. Never drink and drive.
Ensure all children are properly restrained, and wear your seat belt every trip, every time.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Abby Parker and Scarlet Walkden for becoming the first Yellow Jackets to compete in the TSSAA Track & Field State Championships! Walkden (right) placed second in high jump and seventh in triple jump, and Parker finished seventh in high jump! Parker also placed 12th in last week’s pentathlon event.

05/20/2026

🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨

The Monteagle Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating:

Name: Kurt McConnell
Age: 29

Mr. McConnell was last seen on Thursday, May 14, 2026, around the Pilot Travel Center in Monteagle.

Description:
• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 200 lbs
• Hair Color: Brown
• Eye Color: Blue

Mr. McConnell may have been walking toward Sewanee or possibly received a ride from someone in the area.

If you have seen Mr. McConnell or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Grundy 911 at 931-924-2077 and ask to speak with Sgt. Raby or Chief Raline.

Please share this post to help us locate him safely.

05/14/2026

BOLO

2016 Dark Blue Ford Mustang GT, License Plate .
Taken in the night time hours on 05/13/2026 from Layne Circle in Palmer.

If you see this vehicle, please contact Grundy County Dispatch.

05/12/2026

An 18 wheeler has overturned half way down Pelham Mountain and expected to be shut down a little while. Please seek alternate routes.

05/05/2026

As the weather warms up, more motorcycles are out on the road across Grundy County. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to Look Twice, Save a Life.

Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see—take an extra second before turning, changing lanes, or pulling out. That quick look can prevent a serious crash.

04/25/2026

Traffic-related incidents are a leading cause of death for our law enforcement officers across the country. Take a simple step toward safety — Move Over when you see flashing lights on the roadside.

04/16/2026

UPDATE: He has been found

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing individual, Stephen Ray Needham, 28 years old. He was last known to be wearing a blue t-shirt and white shorts and is believed to be driving a black Fiat. He was possibly last seen on Gay Street in Chattanooga.

At this time, his whereabouts are unknown. If you have seen Stephen or have any information that could help locate him, please contact the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency.

04/11/2026

Deputy Landon Faulkner served Grundy County as a deputy prior to his employment in Hamilton County. Prayers for his family.

HCSO Announces the Death of Deputy Landon Faulkner

Hamilton County, TN – Sheriff Austin Garrett, Chief Deputy Spencer Daniels, and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are greatly saddened to announce the death of Deputy Landon Faulkner.

Deputy Faulkner was involved in a serious collision on Highway 111, where he collided with a disabled vehicle in a travel lane on Wednesday evening, and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Faulkner began working for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in 2022, after serving as both a deputy and corrections deputy in Grundy County for almost three years. He also graduated from the Knoxville Police Department’s Explorer Cadet program in 2017.

Please join us as we keep the deputy’s family, friends, and colleagues in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating this incident, and all further questions about the vehicle collision should be directed to their agency.