Knox County
Sheriff's Office

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon
Chief Deputy between two flags

He has worked in almost every position at KCSO, including being the first Control Room Operator at the Knox County Jail, when it opened in September 1979.

Chief Lyon w child

Chief Bernie Lyon celebrated his 40th anniversary with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on September 17, 2019! He’s a graduate of South Doyle High School and Walter’s State Community College. He graduated with his POST Certification from Donaldson Police Academy in 1981 and the FBI National Academy in 1990. He was the 1989 KCSO Officer of the year.

Young Chief Deputy in uniform
Sheriff and Chief deputy smiling
Chief Deputy and Keith Lyon
The four Lyon males in front of blue line background

For Chief Lyon, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was a family affair. He was blessed to have served beside his father, Chaplain Gale Lyon, and his brothers, Chief Keith Lyon and Chaplain Leland Lyon.

Bernie is the proud father of his son, Taylor.

Forever In Our Hearts
Chief Deputy between two flags

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Dedicated to providing public safety and protection to all citizens of Knox County, priding ourselves on the quality of law enforcement as well the professionalism of our employees.

The men and women of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to enforcing the law and protecting the public. This agency has demonstrated the professionalism and expertise to help guide the community as it continues its remarkable growth.

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Serving 470,313 civilians in Knox County, TN