Dandridge Police Department

10/24/2026

🎃🚔 Our department had an AWESOME time at the Touch-a-Truck & Trunk-or-Treat event at the Field of Dreams! 🍬👻

There’s nothing better than getting out into our community, spending time with our families, and making great memories with the kids! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and getting to be part of such a fun event.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and helped make it a great time! We’re proud to serve such an amazing community!

10/23/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – DANDRIDGE FALL DAYS FESTIVAL 🚧

Please be advised that East Main Street through Church Street will be closed beginning today, October 23, at 5:30 PM, and is expected to remain closed until approximately 6:00 PM tomorrow, October 24, for the Dandridge Fall Days Festival.

Please expect traffic congestion and delays in the surrounding area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we welcome everyone to Dandridge Fall Days!

10/23/2026

Please help us welcome our newest officer, Officer Schultze, to the Dandridge Police Department!

We are extremely excited to have Officer Schultze join our team and become part of the Dandridge Police Department! We look forward to having him serve our community and wish him the best as he begins this new chapter.

Welcome to Dandridge, Officer Schultze!

10/22/2026

10/20/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone this Friday for Trick or Treat and Touch a Truck at the Field of Dreams! 👻🍬

Bring the family, wear your best costumes, and come enjoy a fun evening with us! We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🎃🚔

Free Community Event!

The Field of Dreams Activity Center is excited to announce that our annual Touch-A-Truck Event is back by popular demand! We’ve decided to kick things up a notch and make things a little spooky this Halloween season! This community event is an awesome way for your children to come, dress up, and trick-or-treat in a fun, safe environment, all while learning about the men and women who protect and serve our community every day!

Join us Friday, October 23rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m for a night of fun! All event booths will have candy to hand out to the kids! There will also be a scavenger hunt and much, much more!!!

If you are a local business, public service, non-profit, or other organization that would like to be a part of this event, please complete the following vendor application! We are asking all those who wish to set up to bring their own candy to hand out.

Application Link: https://forms.gle/eHsnYpfYABtGN7Fd7

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact James Baker or Dylan Wells at the Field of Dreams Activity Center for more information! We look forward to seeing you there!

10/17/2026

Remembering Former Dandridge Police Sergeant John Conrad

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of former Dandridge Police Department Sergeant John Conrad after a long and hard fought battle with Huntington's Disease.

Known affectionately as “Conrad” by those who knew and worked alongside him, he began his law enforcement career with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Dandridge Police Department. He served the citizens of Dandridge for many years and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He later served with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office before returning to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, where he retired a short time ago.

Those who knew Conrad will remember him for many things, including his unmistakable attention to detail and pride in his profession. There was hardly anyone around with a cleaner patrol car or a sharper uniform. If time allowed, he could often be found hand-washing his patrol car twice in a single shift. That was just Conrad—dedicated, particular, and proud of the job he did.

His years of service left a lasting impression on the law enforcement community, and he will be deeply missed by the friends, fellow officers, and colleagues who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

Please keep his family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Brother. You fought the good fight, you finished the race, and your watch is over. You will not be forgotten.

10/09/2026

Enhanced Handgun Permit Class
Saturday October 24, 2026
8 am
Dandridge Police Department
Cost is $65
Instructor Det. Lt. Kenneth Lodwick
Questions: Contact Instructor directly 865-356-7423
** Permits are no longer needed in Tennessee but if you plan to carry out of state, you will still need a permit**

10/08/2026

🎃 Halloween in Downtown Dandridge! 👻

Stop by downtown Dandridge on Halloween and visit your local businesses as they hand out candy! We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up in their Halloween costumes!

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM October 31st

Bring the family, wear your best costume, and come enjoy Halloween in downtown Dandridge! We’ll see you there!

10/01/2026

Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Friday, October 2nd, while our department pays our respects and condolences to JayRay Walker and his family.

Thank you for your understanding during this time.