Maryville Police Department-TN

06/20/2026

Chief Tony Jay Crisp is proud to welcome the Maryville Police Department’s newest recruit, Officer Kaitlyn Smith!

Officer Smith was officially sworn in on Friday and begins her journey of service to our community. She will attend the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy this August as she prepares for her role in serving the citizens of Maryville.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Smith and wishing her success as she takes this important next step in her law enforcement career! We look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish!

06/19/2026

Firework reminder

06/18/2026

CORRECTION

New Traffic Signal Notice

Old Niles Ferry Road and West Broadway Ave.

A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Old Niles Ferry Road and West Broadway Avenue.

The signal will operate, tentatively, during the week of June 22 in flashing mode. This state-required phase helps motorists become familiar with the new signal and adjust their driving habits before full operation begins.

During this period, the signal will flash yellow on West Broadway Ave., indicating drivers should proceed with caution. It will flash red on Old Niles Ferry Road, requiring drivers to use the normal stop sign protocol.

The signal will begin normal operation two weeks following.

For more information, contact Engineering and Public Works at 865-273-3500.

06/11/2026

Chief Tony Jay Crisp and members of the Maryville Fire Department would like to extend our thanks to the Maryville Lions Club for their donation of Emergency Preparedness Go-Kits.

These kits are designed to help individuals and families be better prepared during emergencies and contain essential supplies, including a blanket, first aid kit, hand-crank emergency radio, water filtration straw, hygiene items, important document pouch, N95 masks, waterproof matches, and many other practical resources.

Thank you, Maryville Lions Club, for your generosity and dedication to making Maryville a safer and stronger community!

06/09/2026

E-Bikes are growing in popularity, so understanding the laws and safety rules about them is more important than ever! Help keep our community safe by learning the differences between E-Bikes, Motor Driven Cycles, and Electric Motorcycles. Please ride responsibly this summer!

06/03/2026

📣 UPDATE: A section of E Church Ave will close again on Wednesday, June 3. More information below:

The City of Maryville Electric Department will close a section of E. Church Avenue from Cusick Road to Court Street. This closure will be in effect from 8AM until approximately 4PM.

For more information, contact the Electric Department at 865-273-3326.

Road Closure Notice for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The City of Maryville Electric Department will close a section of E. Church Avenue from Cusick Road to Court Street. This closure will be in effect from 8AM until approximately 4PM.

For more information, contact the Electric Department at 865-273-3326.

06/02/2026

Chief Crisp and the Maryville Police Department would like to remind everybody of current scams that have been resurfacing.

Several citizens have called in during the last few days and reported that someone has called them and identified themselves as an officer with a local law enforcement agency demanding payment over the phone for a missed court date. The scammer has tried to pressure or coerce the citizen into making a payment over the phone and threatening them with arrest if they don’t.

* The simplest advice we can give is if the call seems suspicious, hang up and call the actual number for that law enforcement agency. No law enforcement agency will ever ask or require for payment by phone or using gift cards.

* These scammers sometimes use technology that allows them to “spoof” or alter the name showing on the Caller ID to make it appear that the call is coming from a local law enforcement agency. So don't always trust your caller id!

* The callers identify themselves as a member of a law enforcement or government agency demanding payment by threat or coercion, just hang up. Under no circumstances should you engage them in conversation or provide any personal information.

* Neither the Maryville Police Department nor any other law enforcement agency will ever call you to demand payment and/or threaten arrest for any matter.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a website for reporting these incidents and is listed below.

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/Information

As always, the safest thing to do if you’re ever in doubt is to contact the Maryville Police Department or your local law enforcement agency. Our non-emergency number is 865-273-3700.

05/30/2026

WEATHER RELATED TRAFFIC WARNING

Please be aware the right lane of US Hwy 411 South by Ridgeway Trail will be closed due to flooding until further notice. Please use caution.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Maryville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy! 🎓🚔

Last week, Chief Tony Jay Crisp had the honor of presenting certificates to participants who successfully completed the program. Throughout the academy, attendees gained a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations and the daily work of our officers.

We appreciate each participant for their enthusiasm, engagement, and commitment to building stronger connections within our community! Thank you for being part of this experience, and congratulations again to all of our graduates!

05/28/2026

DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

Thursday, May 28th, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

On Thursday, May 28th, the Maryville Police Department will close several downtown streets for for Smoky Mountain Hog Rally event.

Beginning at 4:00 p.m., the following streets downtown will be closed:
• E. Broadway Ave. from Cates St. to Patton St.
• College St. from E. Harper Ave. to E. Broadway Ave.
• N. Court St. from E. Harper Ave. to E. Broadway Ave.
• Cusick St. from E. Harper Ave. to E. Church Ave.

ONLY motorcycle traffic will be allowed eastbound on E. Broadway Ave. during this time.

All roads are expected to reopen at approximately 11:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the Maryville Police Department at 865-273-3700.