Morgan County Sheriff's Office TN

09/15/2026

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Most Tennesseans know the lifesaving value of the seat belt—the statewide use rate was 91.3% in 2025.

09/14/2026

Public Announcement:

The Sheriff’s Office has scheduled training over the next couple of months at various Morgan County Schools.

This training will be after school hours. We wanted the community to be aware that there is no threat to the schools, these are just training exercises. No cause for alarm.
Thank you Morgan County for your continued support.

09/12/2026

Sheriff Rick Hamby and the Morgan County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize National Police Womens Day. We would especially like to show love and support for our very own women in blue. We appreciate all that you do Linda Polder, Ambie Pemberton, Bridgette Steakley and Ashley Pemberton.

09/11/2026

Sheriff Rick Hamby and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sheriff Tom Spangler of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Please keep his family, friends, and our brothers and sisters at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

09/11/2026

Thank you to all that showed up to today's 9/11 remembrance ceremony. We will never forget the victims and we will never forget the sacrifices our first responder brothers and sisters made this somber day 25 years ago. Their courage that day helped to inspire and unify this nation in the face of such tragedy and loss of life. May we continue to honor their memory and keep all the families of those lost to us in our prayers.

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Join the Morgan County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division!

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division is now accepting applications for Correctional Officer positions (male and female). If you're looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement and want to make a difference in our community, we want to hear from you!

Competitive Benefits:

- Competitive local pay
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunities for advancement

How to Apply:

Pick up an application at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, located at 414 Main Street in Wartburg, TN. Return the completed application to the same address. Don't miss this opportunity to start a fulfilling opportunity in corrections! Apply now!

09/09/2026

Summer heat can zap the life out of car batteries. If you’ve been driving around a lot this summer, get your battery tested by your mechanic to see if it’s time for a replacement.

09/07/2026

Sheriff Rick Hamby and the staff of Morgan County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day!