Overton County Sheriff's Department

Overton County Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Agency & Jailhouse Basic History:

The first Sheriff of Overton County was John B. Cross from 1807 to 1810. The current jail was built at John T.

Mission Statement:

The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is committed to protect life, liberty, and property of all people; to maintain order, enforce the laws, & civil process. The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for the professional care and custody of those confined in our jail, the security of our courts, the prompt investigation of crime when it occurs, and to vigorousl

y seek the prosecution of offenders. It is our mission to improve and maintain the quality of life and ensure that our county is a safe place to live, work, and visit. The original Overton County jail was erected in Monroe about the year of 1809. After it was decided to move the county seat from Monroe to Livingston in 1834, a new jail was built on the Northeast corner of the Public Square. Poindexter Drive in June of 2002. Department Information:

John Garrett was elected Sheriff in 2014 and re elected in 2018. The department currently staffs 61 employees, including 5 Investigators who work out of the Criminal Investigation Division, 4 School Resource Officers and 2 Canines. Tim Poore serves as Chief Deputy. Goals:

The Overton County Sheriff's Department has created this page to encourage feedback and assistance from the community. This site is monitored and any inappropriate statements will be promptly removed. Please help us to help you and we can reach a community goal together.

08/28/2026
Thank you for your continued confidence, encouragement, and support. It is an honor to serve a fourth term as your Sheri...
08/13/2026

Thank you for your continued confidence, encouragement, and support. It is an honor to serve a fourth term as your Sheriff!
John Garrett

John Garrett will serve a historic fourth term as Overton County Sheriff after receiving 62% of the votes cast in the Overton County General Election on Thursday, Aug. 6.

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07/24/2026

Address

1010 John T Poindexter Drive
Livingston, TN
38570

Telephone

+19318235635

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