Event Brief
Union County sheriff offers jail tour amid calls for access
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: The Union County Sheriff’s Office gave the public a look inside the jail, responding to community requests for more insight. The office said a new jail administrator will begin work on Sept. 1, signaling a management change at the facility.
WHO: Union County Sheriff’s Office; Union County sheriff; community members seeking more jail insight
WHAT: Sheriff’s office provided a look inside the jail and announced a new jail administrator starting Sept. 1
WHEN: Sep 1, 2026
WHERE: Union County, Tennessee
WHY: The sheriff’s office provided the access in response to community pushes for more insight into the jail.
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