Overton County Sheriff's Department

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

04/21/2026

We have 15 youth who are attending national 4-H shooting sports events! They will need our communities support to participate. We decided to try out something brand new! Come eat your breakfast with us May 30th, 8 AM to 12PM!
1 taco will be $3, 2 tacos will be $5.

04/18/2026

You might be interested in making money through investments. Who isn’t? So offers that promise big returns might draw your attention…and scammers know this. They use those promises and clever schemes to lure you in and, unfortunately, people are losing big money on investment scams. In fact, FTC...

04/18/2026

We need your support!

Fifteen dedicated young athletes from the Overton County 4-H Shooting Sports program have earned the incredible honor of qualifying for national shooting sports competitions taking place this summer—but they can’t get there alone. Travel, lodging, and competition expenses add up quickly, and that’s where our community comes in.

These youth have put in countless hours of discipline, focus, and hard work to reach this level. Now they have the chance to represent our community on a national stage—and with your help, they can make it happen.

We’re currently seeking sponsors and donors to help fund their journey. Whether you’re a local business, organization, or individual who believes in supporting youth development, your contribution will make a real impact.

- Sponsor a shooter
- Make a donation
- Share this post to spread the word

Let’s rally behind these talented young competitors and help them chase their dreams!

Call our office (931-823-2735) or comment below if you’d like to get involved. Every bit of support counts!

04/18/2026

Did you get a text with a picture of what looks like an official notice of a traffic hearing? You’re not alone. The FTC has seen a spike in reports about this text scam in the last month. It’s just the latest story of how scammers are trying to separate people from their money. Here’s how this...

04/18/2026

🩸 Blood Drive Announcement 🩸

Blood Assurance will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Overton County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, April 20th, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Your donation can help save lives right here in our community!

As a thank you, all donors will receive a “Do Good, Feel Good” T-shirt 👕

To save time, you can schedule your donation in advance at:
www.bloodassurance.org/overtoncosheriff

We hope to see you there!

04/16/2026

04/10/2026

HOW ABOUT SOME GOOD NEWS: HEROES SAVING A LIFE AT SCHOOL.
A quick response by staff saved the day at Rickman Elementary School in Overton County, TN.
Ciara Johnson says they saved her grandfsther’s life and tells me:
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Nick,
My grandfather is 73 and had been a custodian at Rickman Elementary School for the past fifteen years.
Thursday morning started as a normal day, until it wasn’t.
A teacher passed by his custodian room, and heard him making a noise.
She stopped to check on him and within a couple of minutes the school staffers had the AED on on him and prepared the first shock.
My grandpa was turning grey and had no pulse.
First responders kept working with CPR and my grandpa’s life was saved.
He suffered a massive heart attack, but now has had surgery and is doing wonderful!
The staff’s reaction was incredible!
They acted fast, and just never gave up.
So thankful for them!
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Indeed, and Rickman Elementsry shared this photo of the heroes and wrote:
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Preparation turned into action when our Rickman Elementary Response Team used their training and an AED during a life‑threatening emergency involving one of our custodians.
Because of their swift response, a life was saved. Thank you to our team for proving that training matters—and for reminding us how important it is to be ready.
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AWESOME!!!

04/08/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Yesterday County Mayor Steven Barlow and City Mayor Lori Burnett signed the proclamation to declare April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Overton County. Judge Daryl Colson, Sheriff John Garrett, and Dawn Tidwell, director of the Stephens Center spoke about Prevention and Awareness.