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Aug 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Tim Phillips sworn in as Roane County sheriff
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Tim Phillips was officially sworn in earlier today as the new sheriff of Roane County, taking over from outgoing Sheriff Jack Stockton. Judge Jeff Wicks administered the oath in his courtroom with family, friends, and supporters present. Phillips missed the county’s general swearing-in ceremony last week due to required attendance at Sheriff’s School in Nashville.
WHO: Tim Phillips; Judge Jeff Wicks; outgoing Sheriff Jack Stockton
WHAT: Tim Phillips took the oath of office to become Roane County sheriff, succeeding Jack Stockton.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: The oath was administered as part of the formal process to begin Phillips’ tenure as sheriff.
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