BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The premier law enforcement agency in Blount County, TN. BCSO is a CALEA Accredited agency that provides protection of life and property.

A Message From The Sheriff

The men and women of the Blount County Sheriff's Office work toward our mission of providing outstanding law enforcement, corrections, and criminal justice services through a partnership with the community that builds trust, reduces crime, creates a safe environment, and enhances the quality of life. We work hard to achieve these goals, and we continually look for ways to improve our service to the citizens of this community.

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2024 Annual Report

It is with pride that we present to you our 2024 annual report. This is a story of our accomplishments and a record of our activity throughout the year.

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BCSO Newsroom

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Road closure for Wildwood Bridge Replacement to begin Tuesday, August 5

Blount County, Tennessee – Portions of Wildwood Road will be closed for the purpose of replacing a deficient bridge. Wildwood Road will be closed to…

Posted: July 31, 2025

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Two charged with child abuse/neglect following investigation

Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said a Maryville couple is charged with child abuse/neglect after deputies found the family, including…

Posted: July 30, 2025

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𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬

𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 – The school year kicks off this week for Blount County students, so we thought we’d remind you about Tennessee’s school bus…

Posted: July 29, 2025

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