Greene County Sheriff’s Office: role, mission, and the Sheriff you may speak with
Trying to figure out who runs detention in Greene County—and who to contact with questions? Here's what you need to know.
Sheriff Wesley Holt brings 34 years of experience with the Greene County Sheriff's Department, spanning Corrections, Patrol, and Supervision. For families, that's worth knowing - his role isn't purely administrative. He's worked directly in jail operations and oversight throughout his career.
The Sheriff manages both detention facilities in Greene County: the county jail (built in 1997, capacity 167 inmates) and the workhouse (built in 2002, capacity 273 inmates). If you're wondering which office runs the jail - it's the Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff also handles courthouse security in Greene County. This can affect how you navigate court-related visits, hearings, or security procedures when supporting someone through a case.
Mission statement: “To Protect and Serve the Citizens of Greene County, Tennessee; To Enforce the Laws of the State of Tennessee; To Uphold the Constitution of The United States; To Maintain the highest standard of Ethical Conduct and Integrity.”
Need the county office rather than the jail? The Greene County Sheriff's Office is at 116 E. Depot Street, Greeneville, Tennessee 37743.
The Greene County Detention Center has a separate address: 120 E. Depot Street, Greeneville, Tennessee 37743. The two buildings aren't the same, so double-check which location you need before heading out or sending mail.
- ✓ Greene County Detention Center phone: 423-798-1802
- ✓ Sheriff Wesley Holt phone: 423-798-1800, extension 1501
- ✓ Sheriff Wesley Holt email: wholt@greenetnso.org
Note: The Detention Center may have additional phone numbers for specific needs. Check the Sheriff's Office contact guide if you're trying to reach a particular department.
- Call the Detention Center for immediate jail questions - Use 423-798-1802 if your question is about someone currently housed at the Greene County Detention Center.
- Call the Sheriff’s Office line for broader administrative questions - You can reach Sheriff Wesley Holt at 423-798-1800, extension 1501.
Reminder: Phone numbers and addresses get you to the right office, but they don't guarantee a specific process or outcome. For anything procedural, confirm directly with the Sheriff's Office or Detention Center.
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