Rockwood Police

09/11/2026

Rockwood City Government gathered this morning to commentate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks.

City officials in attendance include
Mayor Jolly
Councilman Reed and Councilwoman Wilson
City Administrator Ruppe
Rockwood Fire Department: Firefighters Francis, Pelfrey, Lutrell, Kennedy and McNeal
Rockwood Police, Chief Pittman, Detective Hall,
Lt Mitchell, Sgt Cofer and Records Clerk Green
Rockwood Public Works Director Kirby, and various public works employees.

09/09/2026

The city of Rockwood will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Home Coming Park at 8:30 am, Friday Sept 11th. This event will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attack. You are invited to join elected officials, Rockwood Police and Rockwood Fire Department to mark this somber anniversary. .

09/07/2026

Rockin’ the ramp was great. As you enjoy the holiday remember to drive sober, or have a designated driver. End summer by partying with a plan, we can promise you won’t regret it!

09/06/2026

The river barge containing tonight’s firework show has arrived! There’s still time to get down to enjoy the rest of Rockwood City’s Labor Day Rockin’ the ramp celebration!

09/06/2026

UPDATE- alert cancelled, child has been found safe

The following message is transmitted at the request of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

An Amber Alert has been issued on behalf of the Greene County Sheriff`s Department for Atreus Johann Bird. Atreus is a 2 year old male, 3 feet tall, 30 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Atreus was last seen today in the area of Hilldale Road in Midway, TN. Atreus was last seen wearing a diaper and blue Olaf pajama bottoms with no shirt and no shoes. Atreus has a known medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. If you have seen Atreus or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Greene County Sheriff`s Department at 4 2 3 7 9 8 1 8 0 0 or the T B I at 1-
8 0 0 T B I F I N D.

09/04/2026

NWS EXTENDS heat advisory until 8:00 pm Saturday 9/5/26 for Roane County

09/02/2026

NWS EXTENDS heat advisory until 8:00 PM Friday 9/4/26, for Roane county.

09/02/2026

NWS ISSUES: Heat advisory until 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026. For Roane County.

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

City flags have been lowered to half staff per the presidential proclamation, to honor East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton.
Flags will remain at half staff until sunset Tuesday Sept, 1st.