Event Brief
Roane Sheriff Jack Stockton Honored at Retirement
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Hundreds of community members and local officials gathered at the Old Courthouse lawn to celebrate Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton’s retirement. First elected in 2006, Stockton is finishing a fifth consecutive term and more than 20 years leading the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, while Chief Deputy Tim Phillips reflected on the transition. Stockton is also running for Tennessee State Representative in the 32nd District after winning the Aug. 6 Republican primary, facing Ali Simpson on Nov. 3.
WHO: Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton; Chief Deputy Tim Phillips; hundreds of community members, local officials, and law enforcement officers
WHAT: A retirement celebration honored Sheriff Jack Stockton as he completes more than 20 years in office and begins a run for state representative.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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