Who to Call and When: Hamblen County Sheriff's Office & Detention Center

The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office is at 460 N Jackson Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Map it before you go to make sure you're heading to the right building.

Call the main Sheriff's Office line at (423) 586-3781. If you're unsure who handles your question, this is the best starting point - they'll route you to the right person.

Need to send paperwork? The Sheriff's Office fax number is (423) 587-1658. Faxing gives you a clear record of what was submitted.

Administrative office hours run 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For non-urgent questions, calling during these hours gives you the best chance of reaching someone.

The front office keeps weekday hours, but deputies and detention officers work around the clock. If something urgent comes up overnight or on a weekend, staff are still on shift.

Chad A. Mullins was elected Sheriff of Hamblen County in 2022. Having his name handy can help when leaving a message or confirming you've reached the right department.

For county financial matters, the Hamblen County Trustee's office is at the Hamblen County Courthouse, 511 West Second North Street, Morristown, TN 37814. If someone tells you your question needs to go through the Trustee, this is where to go.

Reach the Hamblen County Trustee by phone at (423) 586-6290. For sending documents, the fax number is (423) 318-2508.

The Trustee acts as the county treasurer - all money received by the county flows through this office. Questions about county payments or money-related processes often end up here.

Calling Tips

• ✓ The person’s full legal name (as it would appear in jail records)
• ✓ Booking number, if you have it (helpful but not required)
• ✓ Your relationship to the person in custody (spouse, parent, friend, attorney, etc.)
• ✓ A pen and paper (or notes app) to write down names, extensions, and next steps
• ✓ Your specific question, stated in one sentence (it helps you get routed faster)
• ✓ Questions to ask before you hang up: what the next step is, what the current rules are for your situation, and what options exist for payments or financial issues