Sumner County Sheriff's Office

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Kayla Browner on graduating last week from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command.

We’re proud of her commitment to professional growth and leadership. Investing in our people means investing in better service to the citizens of Sumner County, and we’re excited to see her bring what she has learned back to our agency.

Well deserved, Sgt. Browner!

08/11/2026

ATTENTION CORRECTIONS OFFICERS!!!

The Sumner County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified, mission-oriented candidates for employment as Corrections Officers. Do you have what it takes? Apply now and JOIN OUR TEAM!

https://www.sumnersherifftn.gov/qualificationsJoinTeam

Corrections Officer - Entry Level

Must be a United States citizen. Must have received an honorable discharge if military service was performed. Must be a minimum of 18 years old, high school or GED graduate, pass a written and physical agility evaluation, pass a background investigation, pass a physical examination, pass a drug screening test, and be willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Will be required to become Tennessee Corrections Institute certified and maintain T.C.I. certification. Will be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Required to be T.C.I. certified as prescribed by law. Responsible for making routine rounds and investigating any occurrences of concern within the jail. Responsible for the safety and welfare of the inmates and the public having contact with inmates. Responsible for maintaining duty certification and keeping abreast of current laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Responsible for obeying the laws of Sumner County, the State of Tennessee, and the United States of America. Must possess a valid Tennessee operator’s license. You will be required to work indoors and outdoors with the possibility of being exposed to adverse weather conditions and hazardous or extremely dangerous situations. All other like duties as assigned.
All applicants are subject to passing scores on written and practical examinations to determine suitability for employment.

Corrections - Entry Level - Physical Agility Testing

⏱ MAX TIME: 4 Minutes, 30 Seconds

Applicants who fail to complete the course in the allotted time, or fail an obstacle, will be given ONE re-test opportunity after a 20-minute recovery period.

Failure of the second attempt will result in disqualification from the current testing process. Applicants may re-test at the next scheduled testing date.

💥 COURSE EVENTS INCLUDE:

✅ 10 Burpees (with push-up)

✅ Ascend and Descend Provided Stairs X1

✅ ¼ Mile Run

✅ Weighted Sled Push (~20 yards)

✅ Ascend and Descend Provided Stairs X2

✅ Farmer’s Carry (2 x 50lb dumbbells)

✅ Weighted Sled Drag (~10 yards)

⚠️ Every obstacle must be successfully completed in order to pass the Physical Agility Test.

Applicants are encouraged to arrive hydrated, prepared, and ready for high-intensity physical activity.

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Broken Princess program!

Participants learn practical coping techniques and explore who controls the “castle” - the past, the present, or the future.

This faith-based program is designed to begin the healing process for those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, or negative patterns of thought and interaction.

We are extremely proud of these ladies and everything they have worked through to reach the finish line. Their courage, commitment, and perseverance deserve to be celebrated!

08/04/2026

SUMNER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SECURES 42-YEAR SENTENCE IN ATTEMPTED MURDER, MURDER SOLICITATION, AND JAIL ASSAULT CASE

The Sumner County District Attorney's Office has secured a 42-year prison sentence against Larry Wayne Cole following his guilty pleas to Attempted First Degree Murder, Solicitation to Commit First Degree Murder, and assaults on two law enforcement officers while incarcerated.

Today, Cole appeared before Judge Jennifer Nichols and pleaded guilty to all charges. Judge Nichols sentenced him to serve an effective sentence of 42 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction.

The convictions stem from a violent attack that occurred in 2024, when Cole tracked his former spouse's movements by secretly placing an electronic surveillance device on the victim's vehicle. After locating the victim in the parking lot of a Walmart in Gallatin, Cole broke into the victim's vehicle and repeatedly stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene. Following the attack, Cole traveled across the country and was ultimately apprehended while attempting to cross into Canada at a border crossing in Maine.

While awaiting trial in the Sumner County Jail in 2025, Cole attempted to orchestrate a second attack. He solicited another inmate, who was preparing to be released from custody, to murder the victim and the victim's entire family at their Wilson County residence.

Fortunately, the inmate immediately notified local authorities. Investigators with the Sumner County Sheriff's Office and the Gallatin Police Department worked together to prevent the planned murders before they could be carried out. During the investigation, law enforcement recovered maps of the victim's residence, coded references identifying the home's location, and evidence that Cole had offered payment in exchange for the murders. That evidence became critical to the successful prosecution.

Cole also pleaded guilty to assaulting two Sumner County Sheriff's Office correctional officers while incarcerated.

The successful prosecution was the result of the outstanding work of Gallatin Police Department Investigator Ross Hollins, who served as the lead investigator in the attempted murder case and continued his work during the subsequent solicitation-to-commit-murder investigation. Detective Bryan Ashley of the Sumner County Sheriff's Office initiated and developed the investigation into the murder solicitation, which ultimately led to the additional charges against Cole.

Assistant District Attorney David Vorhaus prosecuted the case on behalf of the Sumner County District Attorney's Office.

The District Attorney's Office also recognizes the extraordinary courage and perseverance of the victim and the victim's family throughout this prosecution. Their cooperation and commitment to seeing justice served were instrumental in bringing these cases to a successful conclusion.

08/03/2026

Davis Fyke was arrested for DUI following an alleged hit-and-run in Gallatin Saturday.

Deputies found him unconscious at a state park, where he was subsequently arrested, booked, and released later that night.

Fyke then decided to return to the park, resume drinking, and drove off-road in the campground where beer cans were found, spilled from the vehicle.

He was arrested for DUI a second time in 12 hours.

Fyke is now being held on a $125,000 bond.

The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.

07/31/2026

Another productive day of training for ESD K9 River and handler Deputy Stephanie Reaber.

Working alongside several partner agencies at the Nashville Airport, the training featured realistic search scenarios in which K9 teams located electronic devices concealed throughout aircraft, baggage claim areas, and airport terminals. Exercises like these sharpen detection skills, reinforce effective search techniques, and prepare our teams to respond confidently in real-world situations.

Thank you to the Nashville Airport Police, TBI K9 Agent Marvel, K9 Stella from the Hendersonville Police Department, and K9 Teddy from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office for a great day of training.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

07/28/2026

🚨Traffic Stop: 1
🚨Good Decisions: 0

A simple traffic stop for erratic driving led to a DUI arrest and the recovery of approximately 48.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 7.1 grams of suspected co***ne.

Shanon Pleasant was charged with DUI and multiple drug offenses.



The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.

07/26/2026

The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit spent the past week sharpening their riding skills and competing in the Hendersonville Motor Skills Rodeo.

After days of demanding precision courses and technical challenges, our deputies brought home several well-earned awards:

Deputy Allen Nash
• 2nd Place - Division 1 Elite
• 5th Place Overall

Sergeant Teddy Loftis
• 2nd Place - Division 1 Expert

Deputy Darin Jenkins
• 3rd Place - Division 1 Expert

Deputy Josh Petty
• 2nd Place - Division 1 Novice

Congratulations to each of these deputies for representing the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office with skill and professionalism!

07/22/2026

**Reminder**

The Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School event by First Baptist Church Hendersonville this Saturday for children of parents housed at the Sumner County Jail.

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🎒 Back to School Family Day 🎒

First Baptist Church Hendersonville will provide more than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to children of parents currently housed at the Sumner County Jail.

Saturday, July 25
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sumner County Jail
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

In addition to the backpack giveaway, families can enjoy food, an ice cream truck, bounce houses, games, and prizes!