Williamson County Emergency Management Agency

06/01/2026

🐾🚨 Your pet depends on you during an emergency. Are you ready? June is Pet Preparedness Month, the perfect time to make sure your furry family members are part of your emergency plans. From microchips and medical records to extra food and a safe travel carrier, a little preparation now can make a big difference when every minute counts.

🐶🐱 Because "grab the dog and go!" works a lot better when you've already planned ahead.

What's the one thing your pet couldn't do without in an emergency? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

05/30/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! ⚔️🏰 If you're heading to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival this weekend, don't let scattered showers and thunderstorms catch you off guard.

Williamson County EMA can send important weather and emergency alerts directly to your phone, helping you stay informed about severe weather, road closures, and other emergencies while you're enjoying the festivities.

📱 Sign up for emergency alerts before you go by texting TNRENFEST to 888-777.

A few minutes of preparation can help keep your royal adventure safe and enjoyable. Whether you're a knight, a noble, or a peasant for the day, stay weather-aware and have a great weekend at the RenFest!

05/29/2026

Important reminder from Williamson County TN 911 for those who have a VoIP (internet-based) phone system.

A local business recently moved, but their internet-based phone system still showed the old address when employees called 911 during a medical emergency, and the caller didn't know the new address.

As a result, responders were sent to the old location first, delaying help when every minute mattered.

Unlike cell phones, many VoIP (internet phone) systems do not automatically provide your real-time location to 911. Instead, they display the address that was manually entered when the phone system was set up.

That means:
• If your business moves and the address is not updated, 911 may receive the wrong location.
• If multiple locations share one phone system, calls from satellite offices may show the headquarters address instead of the actual emergency location.
• If the caller does not know the business address or nearby cross streets, dispatchers may have no way to quickly correct the location information.

If you or your business uses internet-based phone service:
✔ Verify the 911 address for every phone line and location
✔ Update your provider anytime your business moves or expands

In an emergency, responders rely on accurate location information. Contact your phone provider today to verify your address.

05/26/2026

🛑THE US National Weather Service Nashville Tennessee HAS CANCELED THIS FLOOD ADVISORY.🛑
⚠️Central Williamson County is included in a Flood Advisory until 11 AM.⚠️ Expect minor flooding in low-lying areas from excessive rainfall. Do NOT drive into a flooded road; turn around - don't drown.

05/26/2026

🚨 Behind the scenes at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival, multiple agencies worked together inside the C53 mobile communications and command vehicle this weekend to support public safety operations and keep festival goers safe.
From emergency communications and incident coordination to real-time response support, teamwork and collaboration help make large events run more smoothly for everyone involved. 👏📻🚑

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Behind every successful search and rescue mission is a strong communications team helping keep responders connected and operations running safely and efficiently.

Williamson County EMA Communications Technician Butch Coulter deploys with Tennessee Task Force 2 to support a wide range of emergency communications needs during disaster operations. From setting up RF communications systems and IT networks to configuring cache radios and smart devices for mapping search areas, the communications team plays a critical role in the field. They also provide hands-on tech support and even manage essential equipment needs like batteries and device support for crews working long hours in demanding conditions.

These efforts help improve coordination, safety, and efficiency for search teams operating in rapidly changing environments.

We’re proud of Butch and all the members of Tennessee Task Force 2 on being credentialed by the state, an important milestone recognizing the professionalism, training, and readiness of this elite response team. 👏

05/22/2026

Today is the last day at Williamson County EMA for our Readiness Coordinator, Shannon Lewis, and the office definitely won’t be the same without him.

Shannon is heading west to return to the fire service, where he brings decades of experience, leadership, and dedication to helping others. While we hate to see him go, we know he’s stepping back into work that has always been close to his heart.

Over his time at EMA, Shannon has been the kind of teammate every organization hopes for: hardworking, dependable, calm under pressure, and always willing to help wherever needed. Just as important, he’s a genuinely good person who made the workday better for everyone around him.

We managed to surprise him with a good-bye lunch with most of the crew. We’re grateful for everything he’s done for our team and for Williamson County. Best of luck, Shannon! Come back and see us anytime 🚒👏

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Williamson County Public Safety Director Connor Scott on graduating from Leadership Franklin!

Each year, the program brings together community leaders to develop new ideas and initiatives that strengthen quality of life across Franklin and Williamson County. Connor and fellow team members Drell Floyd, Emily Wright, Whitney McElroy, Gina Leavell, and Larry Karlin partnered on “The Badge Through Time,” a project documenting the history of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office TN. They created a timeline and webpage highlighting the service of sheriffs throughout Williamson County history, along with a stand-up historical display banner for the Sheriff’s Office.

The project included interviews with several former sheriffs and current Sheriff Jeff Hughes, and they researched newspaper archives, historical photos, and local records with assistance from historian Rick Warwick.

The group also paid tribute to Ophelia Williams, who passed away on May 6 not long after sharing her story with the team. Williams became the first woman to serve as Sheriff here, stepping into the role on an interim basis following the tenure of her husband, Sheriff Fleming Williams.

Leadership is about more than a title; it’s investing in your community and preserving the stories that shaped it. We’re proud to see Connor represent the Office of Public Safety through a project that honors Williamson County’s public safety history. Congratulations, Connor! 🎉