Rutledge Police Department

10/08/2026

RECOVERED

Stolen Vehicle!!!!! 1977 Chevy Cheyenne Pickup
If you or anybody you know has seen this vehicle or know about its whereabouts please call Grainger County Dispatch at 865-828-3337 or your local agency

10/05/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of retired Rutledge Police Chief David Frye who has passed away

07/23/2026

( ROAD CLOSURE )

Due to flood damage on 07/22/2026 the bridge on Byran Rd and the bridge on Old Blue Springs Rd at Rutledge Pike will be closed. Both bridges are damaged and are unsafe to travel on and my be closed for a few months.

06/29/2026

It's that time again Tennessee Highway Safety Office Booze It & Lose It campaign starts 06/29 - 07/05, there will be more officers on roadways looking for any traffic violations and D.U.I.'S. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5tklL3hHGs__;!!PRtDf9A!qLpk2Omgcgx0BjtlRD8SpZ0hmztRgc7B6JvG7wRNly8OMBt4cPakiqoUPMNVW0PugEt8qEzGXVqFZ_CJTQY3$ We at the Rutledge Police Department hope everyone has a Happy & Safe 4th of July and please don't Drink & Drive.

06/12/2026

06/08/2026

Go cast your vote on TN best looking patrol car. Any vote for Rutledge PD is greatly appreciated
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05/01/2026

🚗 SHOP WITH A COP CAR SHOW 🚨

Mark your calendars for an amazing day of classic cars, trucks, tractors, and community spirit!

🗓️ May 2, 2026 | 📍Grainger High School

All proceeds support the Shop with a Cop
program, helping us buy gifts for students in Grainger County! ❤️

Big shout-out to GHS student Santiago Olivia Rubio for creating this fantastic flyer! 🙌

05/01/2026

We are now accepting applications for a full time police officer. Applicants must be a P.O.S.T. certified officer and have at least 3 years prior experience. Benefits include TCRS Retirement, State Insurance and depending on where you live a take home car. Starting pay is $23.25 a hour with a .50 cent increase after 6 months. The position that is open is Nights-12 hour shifts.

04/04/2026

View John David Holland's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/03/2026

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Patrolman John David Holland. John passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital on 04/02/2026 after having a triple bypass. John had been in emergency service for over 30 years in Jefferson County and came to work with the Rutledge Police Department last April. We ask for prayers for his family and children. Ptl. John David Holland will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Thank you for your service.