Two former Tennessee sheriffs, Tommy Myers and Paul Smith, have passed away, each leaving a legacy of service.

In June 2024, investigators from the Department of Children’s Services and Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Detective Rocky Potter began investigating a possible child sexual abuse case.

A K-9 from the Rhea County Sheriff's Department helped track a suspect wanted by the Athens Police Department on Friday. The Rhea County Sheriff's Department says they were helping other local ...