Tazewell Police Department

05/25/2026

May we always remember the sacrifices that were made for our country.

05/23/2026

There was a possible tornado touchdown in downtown New Tazewell. Tazewell Police Department along with other agencies are currently assisting New Tazewell. Please avoid the area while emergency crews are working.

05/16/2026

Thank you to all of the sponsors for police week 2026, a special thanks to England Furniture, First Century Bank and Hangar 37 for providing meals for our officers. We’re grateful for community support.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

Attempted traffic stop nets drugs and wanted fugitive.

On Sunday May 10, 2026 Sgt. Dylan Browning of the Tazewell Police Department attempted a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy. 25e at Indfas Supply on a Isuzu SUV after the tag displayed came back on a Buick vehicle and had expired 01/2025. The driver failed to stop and did an immediate U-turn back southbound driving erratically through the center turn lane toward oncoming traffic. The vehicle did an immediate left turn into Hilltop Carwash and through the wash bay where the driver jumped from the vehicle sending it over an embankment and into a tree. Sgt. Browning gave foot chase and was assisted by Ptl. Hunter Holt where they secured the individual later identified as William E. Turner of Harrison, Tennessee. Mr. Turner was found to be wanted by the United States Marshals Service for violating parole, and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Assault, Mr. Turner was also found in possession of approximately 5.79 grams of suspected methamphetamine and needles. Mr. Turner was taken into custody without further incident.

04/22/2026

Today, on Administrative Professionals Day, the City of Tazewell and the Tazewell Police Department would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

A special thank you to Judy Buchanan for her remarkable 23 years of service to the City of Tazewell as the municipal court clerk. Your commitment, experience, and steady presence have made a lasting impact on our community.

We also want to warmly welcome and recognize our newer team members, Kelli Padgett city bookkeeper and Leoma Gregory, Administrative Assistant for the Tazewell Police Department. Your hard work, organization, and support play a vital role in our daily operations.

To each of you—thank you for all that you do day in and day out. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your service to the City of Tazewell.

04/13/2026

Thank you to Claiborne E-911. They are the first voice people get when in need, they do a phenomenal job!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭6‬ ‭

02/02/2026

The administrative office of the police department and all of city hall including the municipal court clerks office will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather for February 2, 2026.