Event Brief
Deputy Kirchner Receives Medal of Valor in Knoxville
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Deputy Matt Kirchner honored with Medal of Valor for bravery in the line of duty.
WHO: Deputy Matt Kirchner
WHAT: Awarded Medal of Valor and Deputy of the Year
WHEN: Mar 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: For conspicuous gallantry while serving as a patrolman
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