Tazewell Police Department

09/02/2026

Applications are available at city hall.

08/20/2026

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Tazewell Municipal Park is under construction beginning on Monday August 24, 2026. New ADA playground equipment will be installed and other upgrades are planned. The park will remain open during construction.

08/14/2026

Julys officer of the month is Officer Hunter Holt. Congratulations to Officer Holt.

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Claiborne County Sheriff Bobby Brooks on his retirement after over 40 years of service. Sheriff Brooks will be remembered for his friendship, service and dedication to the citizens of Claiborne County and the State of Tennessee. Enjoy your well earned retirement sheriff. Your brothers in blue Tazewell Police Department.

07/28/2026

TAZEWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT

​The Tazewell Police Department has been made aware of thefts and vandalism to campaign signs. The Tazewell Police Department reminds all residents and visitors that regardless of individual political views, removing, defacing, or stealing campaign signs is a criminal offense.

Statutory Violations and Consequences

​Individuals who enter onto private property to tamper with or remove campaign signs face severe legal penalties under the Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.):
​Theft of Property (T.C.A. § 39-14-103): Political signs are personal property. The unauthorized taking of another person's property constitutes theft. Under T.C.A. § 39-14-105, theft of property valued up to $1,000 is charged as a Class A Misdemeanor. A conviction carries penalties of up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and fines of up to $2,500.
​Criminal Trespass (T.C.A. § 39-14-405): Entering or remaining on private property without the explicit consent of the owner constitutes criminal trespass. Under Tennessee law, this is charged as a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and fines.
​Vandalism / Aggravated Criminal Trespass (T.C.A. § 39-14-406 & § 39-14-408): Defacing, damaging, or destroying signs or property barriers can result in additional misdemeanor charges carrying further fines and jail time.

07/25/2026

The Tazewell Police Department would like to extend our condolences to all of Claiborne County and Mayor Joe Brooks family. Mayor Brooks did many good things for Claiborne County and worked beside the City of Tazewell for the betterment of the community. Our prayers are with his family.

07/04/2026

The Tazewell Police Department is extremely saddened by the loss of Tazewell City Recorder Robin Sorke, Robin was a friend to everyone and worked diligently with the police department on budget and other matters. Rest easy Robin and thank you for your years of serving the City of Tazewell.

07/04/2026

Folks for tonight’s fireworks show it will be at Main Street in Tazewell, fireworks will be launched from an area up behind the courthouse. For safety reasons Church Street and Epps Streets which run parallel behind the courthouse will be shut down.