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A necessary line for those who answer the call

A necessary line for those who answer the call

Jul 19, 2026 | Duane Cross, EMS, Moore County Sheriff Department, Opinion, VFD

Attacking a Tennessee first responder is now a felony, a change that is particularly important for small, rural counties.

Metro Council to weigh jail financing

Metro Council to weigh jail financing

Jul 15, 2026 | Metro Council, Moore County Sheriff Department, News

Jail renovation, four property rezonings, and possible return of Lewis McGee Road to private ownership lead Monday’s agenda.

The Price of Staying Ready

The Price of Staying Ready

Jul 7, 2026 | EMS, Government, Moore County Sheriff Department, News

Moore County’s 911 board approves $22,000 TACN-centric radio project while weighing larger funding questions.

Metro Council to weigh jail financing

Jail bid notice leaves public record gap

Jun 19, 2026 | Government, Metro Council, Moore County Sheriff Department, News

The $983,498 renovation moved forward with one bid after a third legal notice reset the project deadline.

Council sets $983,498 jail renovation amount

Council sets $983,498 jail renovation amount

Jun 15, 2026 | Government, Metro Council, Moore County Sheriff Department, News

Sheriff Hatfield explained the one-bid process as funding moved forward in the 2026-27 budget.

Statewide TACN system transforms county comms

Statewide TACN system transforms county comms

Feb 26, 2026 | EMS, Moore County Sheriff Department, News, VFD

The Tennessee Advanced Communications Network brings upgrades and long-term redundancy to Moore County first responders.

Metro Council to weigh jail financing

Council hears plans for jail improvements

Feb 17, 2026 | Metro Council, Moore County Sheriff Department, News

Sheriff Tyler Hatfield outlines needed jail upgrades as county prepares to issue bids for kitchen renovations, intake improvements, and structural repairs.

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Returns

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Returns

Dec 5, 2025 | Moore County Sheriff Department

As the year-end holidays approach, the NHTSA – along with the Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department – is renewing its safe-driving enforcement campaign.

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