Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Hamilton County, Tennessee

The Sheriffs of Hamilton County

Term Name Term Name
1819 - 1822 Charles Gamble 1896 - 1902 Samuel S. Bush
1822 - 1824 Terrill Riddle 1902 - 1904 W. P. Hays
Unknown Matthew Anderson 1904 - 1908 J. F. Shipp
Unknown John Johnson 1908 - 1914 Sam A. Conner
Unknown James Reddy 1914 - 1918 Nick P. Bush
1838 - 1842 Alfred Rogers 1918 - 1920 Robert P. Bass
1842 - 1844 James Francis 1920 - 1922 Nick P. Bush
Unknown James Francis 1922 - 1924 Horace Humphreys
1848 - 1856 James C. Connor 1924 - 1928 Tom O. Selman
Unknown James C. Connor 1928 - 1932 Charley C. Taylor
1858 - 1862 William Snow 1932 - 1934 John K. Tate
1862 - 1864 R. G. Campbell 1934 - 1940 Frank J. Burns
Unknown Milo Coulter 1940 - 1944 Fred H. Payne
1864 - 1866 George W. Rider 1944 - 1948 Grady T. Head
1866 - 1868 Asberry B. Connor 1948 - 1950 Frank J. Burns
1868 - 1870 R. G. Campbell 1950 - 1956 Rex Richey
1870 - 1872 Asberry B. Connor 1956 - 1958 V. W. Maddox
1872 - 1874 William H. Bean 1958 - 1963 James Turner
1874 - 1878 Charles B. Champion 1963 - 1963 Robert Summitt
1878 - 1882 H. J. Springfield 1963 - 1968 Frank Newell
1882 - 1882 William T. Cate 1968 - 1974 H. Q. Evatt
1882 - 1884 H. J. Springfield 1974 - 1976 Frank Newell
1884 - 1886 S. C. Pyott 1976 - 1978 Jerry Pitts
1886 - 1888 John Emory Conner 1978 - 1994 H. Q. Evatt
1888 - 1890 Azariah Shelton 1994 - 2006 John Cupp
1890 - 1894 John R. Skillern 2006 - 2008 Billy Long
1894 - 1896 Scott F. Hyde 2008 - Present Allen Branum

Locations and Contact Information

Courts Building
Courts Building - HCSO Main Location

600 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 209-7000		 The main location for Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is downtown Chattanooga at the corner of 6th and Market streets. This area of town was recently renovated with the addition of numerous trees and countless flowers and shrubs. Also added were benches and new bus stops, places for the weary traveler to stop and relax. The downtown location is home to the administration branch of the Sheriff's Office. Connected to this building (but not pictured) is the Justice Building, housing the Corrections, Fugitive, and Civil Process Divisions.
 
Hamilton County Government Annex - West Sector
Sheriff's Annex

6233 Dayton Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 209-8900		 The Sheriff's Office maintains three main major locations around the area. Each location has a separate distinct function. Pictured here is the Sheriff's Annex located on the west side of the county. Located here are Investigative Services, Patrol Services (for the west side), Training, and Property and Evidence. In the same building are also located various other agencies and departments.
 
Sheriff's Office East Sector

8395 North Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 893-3503		 On the east side of the county is another squad room housing Patrol Services for the east sector.

Chattanooga & Hamilton County

Chattanooga, Tennessee is nicknamed "The Scenic City" and for good reason. Nestled in the Tennessee River valley, surrounded by magnificent mountains, and home to some of the most beautiful natural landmarks in America, Chattanooga and surrounding Hamilton County is a nature lover's dream. A stopping point for tourists from all over the globe, Chattanooga offers a blend of the quaint meticulous detail of a small town, the thriving downtown business district of a large city, and the historical significance that can only be found in a major military theatre.

Police Memorial The summer of 2003 saw the dedication of the Police Memorial, a large granite sculpture that stands as a tribute to our fallen heroes.
 
Coolidge Park Among the many parks and greenways around Hamilton County is Coolidge Park.  A very popular destination for locals and tourists alike.  The park is home to a large hand-carved wooden carousel, rock climbing wall, walk-through water fountain, and various local restaurants and stores.  One of the most popular reasons for visiting the park is its proximity to the Walnut Street bridge.  The Walnut Street bridge is the largest pedestrian bridge in the world, spanning the width of the Tennessee River and connecting Coolidge Park to downtown.
 
Southern Belle Just across the Walnut Street bridge is the home of the Southern Belle riverboat (pictured here passing under the Market Street bridge). The Southern Belle is one of the crown jewels of Chattanooga serving fine cuisine while peacefully cruising the mighty river.
 
Tivoli Theatre Tivoli Theatre is the home of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and hosts many other wonderful events throughout the year.