Hickman County Sheriff's Office

01/11/2026

The Hickman County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who came out for our 5th Annual Trick or Treat with a First Responder! We had a great time seeing all the kids in their costumes and enjoying an evening with our community!

A special thank you to Summit Foods and Llyod Harris Bail Bonds for sponsoring our event!

We also want to thank EMA for helping coordinate the event and THP, EMS, TWR, the Rescue Squad, EMA, Warren’s Wrecker, Sheriff Office Employees and their family members for coming out and making the evening special for the kids!

We had to shut down early as we ran out of hotdogs (over 500), chips, and candy. Thank you all for another successful year! Have a safe Halloween. We look forward to seeing everyone again next Halloween!

26/10/2026

19/10/2026

The Hickman County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to SIG SAUER and Shawn Ryan Show for their generous donation and support of our agency.
This significant contribution includes 30 SIG SAUER ri**es equipped with red dot sights and SIG SAUER suppressors, along with 30 tactical operator medical kits.
Donations of this magnitude represent a meaningful investment in the safety, preparedness, and operational capabilities of our deputies. The medical kits also provide valuable resources to support emergency medical care when seconds matter.
We are grateful to SIG SAUER and Shawn Ryan for their generosity, commitment to law enforcement, and willingness to invest in the men and women who serve and protect our community.
Thank you for supporting the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office and the safety of Hickman County, Tennessee!

02/10/2026

The Hickman County Sheriff's Office has received reports of individuals calling residents and identifying themselves as Lt. Tim Palmer. The callers are claiming the person has a warrant for failing to appear for jury duty and demanding payment over the phone to clear the warrant.
The Hickman County Sheriff's Office does not have any warrants for missing jury duty, we will NEVER demand money, gift cards, or any other form of payment over the phone, and we do not have an employee named Lt. Tim Palmer.
If you receive one of these calls, DO NOT send money or provide any personal or financial information. Hang up immediately.
If you have concerns, contact Dispatch.

25/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Devan DeFrank and the entire TLETA Class 2152 on successfully completing the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy!

Deputy DeFrank has worked hard to reach this milestone, and we’re proud to welcome him one step closer to serving the citizens of our community.

While completing the academy is a major accomplishment, the training doesn’t stop here. Deputy DeFrank will now continue through the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, where he’ll put his academy knowledge into practice alongside experienced members of our agency.

Congratulations, Deputy DeFrank.

18/09/2026

On September 18, 2026, at approximately 1300 hours, detectives and deputies with the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located near Hwy 7 and Beach Valley. Kerry Woodard was taken into custody and is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. This investigation is currently active, ongoing, and additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.

We would like to sincerely thank the citizens of our community who continue to provide information and share concerns with our office. Your willingness to speak up and provide information plays an important role in helping our deputies and detectives keep Hickman County safe. Also thanks to our counter law enforcement partners at Homeland Security and FBI for providing resources.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/09/2026

The members of the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who helped make this happen.

11/09/2026

Twenty-five years later, we still remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken, the first responders who ran toward danger while others were running away, and the families who were forever changed that day.

We remember the courage, sacrifice, and unity displayed in the days that followed. We remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members, and ordinary citizens who answered the call to help.

May we never forget those we lost, those who served, and the families who continue to carry their loss.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

03/08/2026

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