Knox County
Sheriff's Office
Knox County
Sheriff's Office
Chief David Amburn
David Amburn was born and raised in West Knox County, where he attended some of the first classes at Christian Academy of Knoxville when it opened. David later graduated from Farragut High School in 1985. In 1992, he began his career with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as a correctional officer at the old Penal Farm.
Over the course of his career, Chief Amburn worked his way through the ranks, serving as a Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and ultimately being promoted by Sheriff Tom Spangler in 2021 to serve as Chief of Detectives.
In 1995, Chief Amburn established the Sheriff’s Office Fleet Program, which he managed until 2003. Today, in addition to his responsibilities as Chief of Detectives, he also serves as the fleet administrator, overseeing approximately 500 vehicles used by the agency.
With 34 years of service at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Amburn brings a diverse background and extensive experience, having worked in corrections, patrol, narcotics, special investigations, property crimes, major crimes, homeland security, and fleet management.
Outside of the Sheriff’s Office, David is a devoted father of two children and a proud grandfather of five beautiful grandchildren, all of whom proudly call Knox County home.
