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January 20, 2025

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said three bodies were recovered Monday morning from a house fire that occurred on Payne Hollow Road in Walland Sunday shortly…

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January 19, 2025

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is asking citizens to use caution when traveling in the higher elevations within Blount County. The Sheriff’s Office is receiving reports…

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January 14, 2025

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is excited to announce that after months of development and weeks of testing, the Sheriff’s Office recently launched a redesigned website…

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January 12, 2025

Maryville, Tennessee – Our patrol supervisors are reporting that conditions on Blount County’s secondary roadways are much improved since Saturday morning, however, slick spots remain on some shaded areas, bridges,…

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January 11, 2025

Maryville, Tennessee – Sheriff James Lee Berrong is asking you to use extreme caution if you must travel Saturday morning. Patrol supervisors are reporting that secondary roads are still hazardous…

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January 10, 2025

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County deputies are currently working multiple injury and non-injury crashes throughout Blount County, and all of the crashes are due to slick roadways. Patrol supervisors are…

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BCSO investigating house fire in Walland; three bodies recovered

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said three bodies were recovered Monday morning from a house fire that occurred on Payne Hollow Road in Walland Sunday shortly

Use caution traveling in higher elevations and prepare for frigid temps

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is asking citizens to use caution when traveling in the higher elevations within Blount County. The Sheriff’s Office is receiving reports

We’ve Changed (for the better!) – Meet our New Website and Explore our App!

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is excited to announce that after months of development and weeks of testing, the Sheriff’s Office recently launched a redesigned website

Improved road conditions this morning, but use caution

Maryville, Tennessee – Our patrol supervisors are reporting that conditions on Blount County’s secondary roadways are much improved since Saturday morning, however, slick spots remain on some shaded areas, bridges,

Use caution if traveling this morning

Maryville, Tennessee – Sheriff James Lee Berrong is asking you to use extreme caution if you must travel Saturday morning. Patrol supervisors are reporting that secondary roads are still hazardous

Road conditions worsening throughout Blount County – Sheriff advises no unnecessary travel

Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County deputies are currently working multiple injury and non-injury crashes throughout Blount County, and all of the crashes are due to slick roadways. Patrol supervisors are

Blount County Justice Center closing

Maryville, Tennessee – The Blount County Justice Center is closing at 11:30 am Friday, January 10, 2025 due to inclement weather. Deputies are continuing normal patrol operations. We will keep

Blount County Courts and Court Clerks Office closed Friday

All Blount County Courts and the Blount County Court Clerks Office will be closed Friday, January 10 due to the incoming inclement weather. The Sheriff’s Office will be open.

Sheriff offers tips for riding out impending snow storm

Maryville, Tennessee – It’s January, and most of us are preparing for our first major winter storm of the season. Winter storm Cora is heading our way, and forecasters are

Road Closure Announcement

Maryville, Tennessee – Defoe Circle will be closed Tuesday, January 14th from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM for a combined project with Blount County Highway Department and City of Alcoa for

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