NASHVILLE, TN – Fifty-eight Tennessee county sheriffs today endorsed U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) for re-election to the U.S. Senate.
“When it comes to understanding the issues that sheriffs and local law-enforcement face, Senator Hagerty is one of the best," said Anderson County Sheriff Russell Barker. "He does it by engaging directly with law enforcement, hearing their concerns, and asking them for their perspective on critical topics. I’m proud to endorse my friend Bill Hagerty for United States Senate."
“I am endorsing Senator Bill Hagerty because he believes in putting law and order and safety and security first for the citizens of Tennessee along with our Nation," said Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. "Senator Hagerty has worked closely with Tennessee Sheriffs on good common sense law and order legislation to accomplish this. Senator Hagerty's character and past accomplishments make him one of the best Senators in our Nation, and as a Tennessee Sheriff, I am proud to endorse my friend, Senator Hagerty.”
“I am thrilled to endorse my friend Senator Bill Hagerty,” said Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett.
“It is important for sheriffs to have strong relationships with our federal partners and I don’t think Tennessee sheriffs could have a stronger relationship with Senator Hagerty. He takes the time to understand the needs of your sheriff’s office locally and across the state. I am proud to support Senator Hagerty in his re-election.”
The full list of Tennessee county sheriff endorsements is below:
Anderson County Sheriff Russell Barker
Blount County Sheriff James Berrong
Bradley County Sheriff Stephen Lawson
Campbell County Sheriff Wayne Barton
Carroll County Sheriff Anthony Dickson
Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley
Cheatham County Sheriff Tim Binkley
Claiborne County Sheriff Robert Brooks
Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone
Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball
Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox
Dickson County Sheriff Tim Eads
Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box
Fayette County Sheriff James Riles
Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller
Grainger County Sheriff James Harville
Greene County Sheriff Wesley Holt
Hamblen County Sheriff Chad Mullins
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett
Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander
Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson
Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett Jr.
Houston County Sheriff Kevin Sugg
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis
Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeffrey Coffey
Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler
Lake County Sheriff Bryan Avery
Lawrence County Sheriff John Myers
Loudon County Sheriff Jimmy Davis
Macon County Sheriff Joey Wilburn
Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser
Maury County Sheriff Bucky Rowland
McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy
Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson
Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett
Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems
Polk County Sheriff Steve Ross
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris
Roane County Sheriff Jackie Stockton
Robertson County Sheriff Michael Van Dyke
Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips
Smith County Sheriff Steve Hopper
Stewart County Sheriff Frankie Gray
Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy
Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley
Trousdale County Sheriff Ray Russell
Unicoi County Sheriff Michael Hensley
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock
Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny Jr.
Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton
Wayne County Sheriff Shane Fisher
White County Sheriff Steve Page
Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Hughes
Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan