Grainger County Sheriffs Office

09/04/2026

🚗 CHILD SAFETY CHECK POINT – SEPTEMBER 22! 👶💙
The Grainger County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Hawkins County EMS Safety Seat Express, invites families to attend our FREE Child Safety Check Point!
📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Grainger County Justice Center
270 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN
Certified technicians will be available to check your child’s car seat, make sure it is installed correctly, answer questions, and provide helpful child passenger safety information.
A properly installed car seat can make all the difference. Whether you’re a new parent, grandparent, caregiver, or simply want reassurance that your child’s seat is installed correctly, we encourage you to stop by.
✅ Car Seat Checks
✅ Safety Education
✅ Assistance from Trained Technicians
✅ FREE to the Community
No appointment necessary — just stop by between 3:00 and 6:00 PM!
Please share this post and help us spread the word to families throughout our community. Working together, we can help keep our youngest passengers safe on every ride. 💙
Safe Kids. Stronger Communities.

08/29/2026

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Music: Sports Rocker by TaelimbCourtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

08/29/2026

🍅🚴‍♀️ Tour De Mater 2026 🚴‍♂️🍅
Today was one of those days that reminds you just how special our community really is.
We had 156 amazing participants check in to ride in this year’s Tour De Mater, and honestly, seeing everyone come together was something special. This event isn’t just about riding bikes. It’s about coming together for the children of Grainger County and helping make Christmas a little brighter for them through our Shop with a Cop program. 🎄🎁🚓
I have to say, the cycling community absolutely amazed me today. What a wonderful group of people! Everyone was so friendly, happy, encouraging, and genuinely excited to be there. There were smiles everywhere you looked.
It’s easy to get caught up in the work that goes into putting an event like this together, but days like today make every bit of it worth it. Watching 156 people show up, ride together, laugh together, and support a cause that directly benefits children right here in our county is something I won’t forget.
You didn’t just ride today. You helped make a difference.
To every cyclist who came out, every sponsor who supported us, every volunteer who gave their time, every officer who helped, and every person behind the scenes who worked to make today possible — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
And to the cycling community: Thank you for supporting our event, and showing us what an incredible group of people you are. We are truly blessed to have you come into our community and support the children of Grainger County.
Today was a success because of YOU.
156 riders. One incredible community. One very important cause.
We are already looking forward to doing it all again next year. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🎄🚓
Thank you for helping us make Christmas brighter for the kids of Grainger County.
Big thank you to our law enforcement partners for your assistance: along with Grainger County Sheriff's Department, the following agencies assisted this event: Rutledge City Police, Bean Station Police, Blaine City Police, Grainger County Constables, TWRA, THP, and thank you to Grainger County EMS. Big shout out to olympic cyclist Kent Bostick for coming and participating and supporting this cause as well!

08/28/2026

Today, Grainger County’s elected officials gathered at the Grainger County Justice Center for a swearing-in ceremony marking the beginning of a new term of service to the citizens of Grainger County.

Sheriff James Harville proudly took the Oath of Office alongside fellow elected officials:

• Charlie McAnally – County Road Superintendent
• Rick Diamond – Register of Deeds
• Sherry Clifton – Clerk of Courts
• Angie Lamb – County Clerk
• Renee Greer – County Trustee
• Mike Byrd – County Mayor

We congratulate each of our elected officials and wish them continued success as they serve the citizens of Grainger County.

Sheriff Harville and the Grainger County Sheriff’s Department remain honored and committed to serving our community with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.

08/25/2026

****Reminder of upcoming Event****

https://racedayevents.net/tour-de-mater/

Benefit Bicycle Ride to fund children charities and the Shop With a Cop Program. This ride will have Police Assistance throughout the County with plenty of rest stops and Lunch provided to all riders at the finish. Please come and support a great cause while riding and viewing some of the famous Tomato growing area of Grainger County!!!

There is still time to sign up online - online registration closes at 8:00am on 8/29/2026 or you can register the day of the event. Registration the day of will be at the Justice Center @ 270 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN 37861
$54.00
You can pay with Cash or Check the day of the race as well.

Please come join us. All registered participants will have food served to them at the Justice Center beginning at 11:00am.

08/20/2026

🚔 NOW HIRING – CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 🚔

The Grainger County Jail is currently accepting applications for dedicated men and women who are ready to serve their community with professionalism, integrity, and commitment.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

▪️ Starting Pay: $19.35 – $20.35 per hour
▪️ 4 Day On / 4 Day Off Schedule
▪️ TCRS Retirement
▪️ Paid Holidays & Paid Military Leave
▪️ Paid Overtime & Longevity Pay
▪️ Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
▪️ Employee Medical Insurance Offered
▪️ Dental & Vision Insurance
▪️ Uniforms Furnished
▪️ Paid Bereavement Leave

If you are looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team.

📍 Applications can be picked up at the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office or contact us for more information.
*You may also print an application from our website at :
https://www.graingercountytn.gov/site/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SO-APPLICATION.pdf

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

On average, a DUI can cost up to $10,000.
Party with a plan to save lives and money this
Labor Day.

07/22/2026

From our E911 Office

07/22/2026

⚠️ Flood Safety Reminder ⚠️

With reports of flooding in multiple areas throughout Grainger County, we encourage everyone to use extreme caution if you must travel.

Please do not attempt to drive through or enter floodwaters. Just a small amount of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and the road beneath the water may be damaged or completely washed out.

Flash flooding can develop rapidly, and conditions can change within minutes. Stay alert, remain prepared, and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.

Your safety is our top priority. Please continue to monitor local weather updates and heed any road closures or emergency instructions.

Turn Around, Don't Drown.

The following roads are impassable at this time:
3000 BLOCK HIGHWAY 11W SOUTH
CHERRY ST AT ROCKY BRANCH RD
CHERRY ST AT RUTLEDGE PIKE
HELTON RD AT HODGETOWN RD
MABE LN IMPASSABLE AND EVACUATIONS UNDERWAY
AREA OF 140 WASHBURN RD
COFFEY LN AT POOR VALLEY
GRACE CHURCH RD AT HODGETOWN
CHERRY ST AT ROCKY FLAT (ROAD IS DAMAGED / FLOODED)
BRYAN RD IN RUTLEDGE
BLUFF RD AT RUTLEDGE PIKE
HIGHWAY 92 AT SMITH FUNERAL HOME
ROCKY CREEK RD
CORBIN LAKE RD AT POOR VALLEY
COOP STREET
AVONDALE HOLLOW RD
HIGHWAY 131 AT RIDGELINE

**There is a high potential of other roads and areas that are affected that have not been reported yet. Please exercise extreme caution if you are or must travel. ***