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UPDATED Sep 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
DA General Jimmy Dunn reverses retirement plan
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Fourth Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn says he no longer plans to retire after information from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office. The change follows Dunn and his deputy district attorney being arrested, after Dunn previously announced he would end his 20-year tenure on Aug. 31.
WHO: Fourth Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn; his deputy district attorney; Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office
WHAT: Dunn reverses his announced retirement plan following arrests involving him and his deputy.
WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
WHERE: Sevier County, Tennessee
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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