Anderson County Emergency Management Agency

09/02/2026

07/30/2026

We interrupt your Thursday to remind you of three things:

Baby Shark is now stuck in your head.

Speed limits are not suggestions.

And yes… we absolutely did this on purpose.

Have a safe Thursday, Anderson County. We’d rather see your comments than your driver’s license.

07/29/2026

We'll just leave this right here... 👀😎

07/28/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT.

07/18/2026

07/16/2026

Most people will never know what our deputies carry.

Not the duty belt.

The weight.

The weight of telling a mother her child isn't coming home.

The weight of holding the hand of someone taking their last breath.

The weight of looking into the eyes of a frightened child who has learned far too early that the world isn't always kind.

The weight of seeing tragedy... then driving to the very next call as if nothing happened.

Every shift, the deputies of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office leave their families with no promise of what they'll face or whether they'll make it home the same way they left. They answer the calls no one else wants to answer, walk into places everyone else is running from, and carry burdens they'll never talk about.

Most of those moments will never be posted on Facebook. They won't make the evening news. There are no cameras when a deputy buys a family groceries, spends an hour talking someone out of su***de, comforts a scared child, or sits with an elderly person who simply doesn't want to be alone.

Those moments don't go viral.

The criticism does.

It's easy to judge a few seconds from a phone screen. It's much harder to make life-changing decisions in seconds with incomplete information, knowing the outcome will be analyzed by people who were never there. If you truly believe you can do better, we encourage you to attend the police academy and answer the same call.

This post isn't asking for sympathy.

It's asking for perspective.

Behind every badge is a husband, a wife, a mom, a dad, a son, or a daughter who chose a profession built on sacrifice. They don't expect applause. They simply show up day after day for people they've never met.

To every deputy serving the Anderson County Sheriff's Office...

Thank you for carrying what most people never see.

Your community is safer because of you.

And even when the loudest voices only point out what went wrong, never forget that there are thousands of people who sleep a little easier every night because you answered the call.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we are proud to serve Anderson County together. 💙

07/10/2026

🚨 FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT & TREE HAZARDS 🚨

A Flood Watch has been issued for our area starting at 12:00 PM today through 8:00 PM Sunday.

🌮 Watch vs. Warning (The Taco Analogy):
Think of a Watch as having all the ingredients to make tacos—the ingredients are there, but the tacos aren't made yet. A Warning means the tacos are ready right now (or in this case, flooding is actively happening or imminent, and you need to take action!).

We are expecting multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend. Because these storms may dump heavy rain over the same areas, localized flooding is a real concern—especially in low-lying, prone, or poor-drainage locations.

🌳 Watch Out for Falling Trees:
With the ground becoming highly saturated and winds picking up during thunderstorms, tree roots can lose their grip. Weakened or dead trees and large limbs can easily come down across roadways or onto power lines. Use extra caution when driving, especially at night when these hazards are hard to see.

How to stay safe this weekend:

🚫 Turn Around, Don't Drown: Never drive through flooded roadways. It only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle away.

📱 Have Multiple Ways to Get Alerts: Ensure you have at least two independent methods to receive life-saving weather warnings (e.g., a NOAA Weather Radio, emergency alert apps with notifications turned on, or local news). Do not rely on just one source!

👀 Stay Weather Aware: Keep a close eye on the radar, avoid parking under large trees if possible, and be prepared to move to higher ground if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.

US National Weather Service Morristown Tennessee

07/10/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

If someone calls claiming to be from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and demands money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or personal information to avoid being arrested... it's a scam.

We will never call you and demand payment over the phone or threaten immediate arrest if you don't pay. Scammers rely on fear, urgency, and panic to pressure victims into making quick decisions.

Before you act:
📞 Hang up.
🔍 Verify the caller.
☎️ Call us directly at 865-457-2414.

Help us protect our community by sharing this post. You might save a friend, neighbor, or family member from becoming the next victim.

If it sounds suspicious, it probably is. Stay alert. Stay safe. 🚔