Sevier County Sheriff's Office

10/17/2026

We knew these days were coming and we knew it would hurt. It still doesn’t make it any easier.

💔 Late Thursday night, retired Sevier County Sheriff’s Deputy John Conrad passed away after a courageous and hard fought battle with Huntington’s disease. Too young, too soon and more than our broken hearts want to accept.

🇺🇸 Some people earn your respect as a deputy and a place in your heart as a friend. John Conrad did both. John served his country and Sevier County with honor. He was the epitome of professionalism and someone we all deeply respected.

💙 To John’s family, we know our grief cannot compare to yours. We hope there is some comfort in seeing how deeply he was loved and how proudly he will be remembered. As the tributes pour in, it is clear how many people thought the world of John. We did, too. And it hurts to say goodbye, for now. Please know that our heartfelt prayers are with you all.

🫡 To John, thank you for your service, your friendship, and the years you gave to the people of this county. We wish we had more time with you, but we are so thankful for the time we had.

🚔 We hope that you received the shiniest, sharpest, and fastest cruiser in heaven. IYKYK 💨 💨

🙏 Rest in peace

10/13/2026

🎉👏Thank you, Sevier County!🎉👏

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who came out to Texas Roadhouse and allowed us to serve you for the 2026 Tip A Cop Fundraiser!!! Throughout the fundraiser, we collected tips on behalf of the Special Olympics. Every tip donated helps support these amazing Special Olympics Athletes, in which some of you got to meet while you were there! We appreciate Texas Roadhouse hosting this event every year. The staff is always so welcoming and helpful in teaching us the tricks of the trade!

The results are in and the top two fundraising locations in Tennessee for cash tips are:
🥇 Pigeon Forge — $3,290.00
🥈 Sevierville — $2,286.00

These numbers do not include Venmo/PayPal totals. Sevier County this is something to be proud of! Thank you again for the generosity and support shown by our community!

10/12/2026

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office earned its 5th consecutive Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation!

What does that mean for you? It means we’ve been put to the test; that our work is measured against professional standards that strengthen accountability, guide our training, and help us better serve and protect you and your families.

Behind this achievement are dedicated people who understand that your trust must be earned and that we must continue to advance.

As Sheriff, I am certainly proud of this accomplishment, and I am grateful to serve alongside people who are willing to put in the work and share my vision of providing the very best law enforcement service to you, the citizens of Sevier County.

A special thank you to Lieutenant Leia Loveday and Lieutenant Brad Sawyer for their leadership and professionalism.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Sevier County EMA Weekend Weather Update

10/07/2026

We would like to thank the Sevierville Police Department for inviting the us to join them for their National Night Out last night!

It was great connecting with all of the vendors and attendees, doing exactly what the event is set in place to do, which is to strengthen the relationships between our law enforcement officers and the community we proudly serve.

Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of such a great event.

10/06/2026

Calling all trick-or-treaters: This year's Spooktacular Block Party will be held on Friday, October 30th from 5:00-8:00 in Downtown Sevierville around the Sevier County Courthouse. Children will have the opportunity to trick or treat with local first responders, other government agencies, and our community partners. Sheriff Michael R. Hodges, Jr. encourages everyone to bring the whole family out and join us for a fun, FREE, and safe environment for kids to trick-or-treat in!

If you would like to be a vendor, please click the link below and fill out the registration form:

https://www.seviercountysheriff.com/halloweenBlockPartyRegistration

All vendors will be sent an email closer to the time of the event for arrival and set up instructions. Vendor applications must be submitted by Wednesday, October 21st. If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Megan Watts at 865-774-3704.

09/29/2026

🚨🎃 OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN SUMMONS! 🎃🚨

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is officially summoning YOU to our 10th Annual Sheriff’s Spooktacular Block Party! 🎃🚔👻

This year’s Spooktacular will take place on Friday, October 30th from 5:00-8:00 in Downtown Sevierville around the Sevier County Courthouse. Sheriff Michael R. Hodges, Jr. encourages everyone to bring the whole family out and join us for a fun, FREE, and safe environment for kids to trick-or-treat in!

Our deputies are ready and the candy is waiting!

If you are interested in being a vendor, please click the link and fill out the registration form:
https://www.seviercountysheriff.com/halloweenBlockPartyRegistration

If you have any further questions about the event, please contact Sgt. Megan Watts at 865-774-3704.

09/28/2026

TOMORROW is the night!

You and your family are invited to join the Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies for a Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse! The fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, September 29th from 5:00-8:00. We will have deputies helping wait tables and collecting tips on behalf of the Special Olympics. Both Texas Roadhouse locations in Sevier County (Sevierville and Pigeon Forge) are participating in the fundraiser, so you can go to whichever one is most convenient for you and your family! The Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up with Sevierville Police Department at the Sevierville location and will be in competition with Pigeon Forge Police Department and Gatlinburg Police Department who are teaming up at the Pigeon Forge location. Come out and let us serve you!