Grundy County Sheriff Speaks before Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission

August 20, 2023

Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter spoke on Friday before the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Gunter said he was embarrassed after hearing POST’s findings and allegations of violations at his office. He updated the commission that all Grundy County SROs are certified officers.

Chief Deputy Brandon King is back on the job after being suspended for allegedly interfering in the arrest of a relative. He was reinstated after a state investigation revealed he didn’t commit any criminal acts.

The commission voted to give Gunter 30 days to make progress on the violations outlined in their investigation.

They also printed and handed Gunter a list of all the necessary changes.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.