The sheriff-elect said no Union County jail personnel arrived to work on Wednesday. He reported that, as of now, deputies are on-site to move the jail’s 55 inmates to surrounding counties.
WHO:Sheriff-elect; Union County jail personnel; deputies
WHAT:No jail staff reported for work; deputies are relocating 55 inmates to surrounding counties.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET
WHERE:Knoxville, TN
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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