Anthony J. Buckner
Democratic · TN · Chief Deputy, Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Anthony J. Buckner is Chief Deputy for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, promoted in July 2025 after more than 20 years with the office. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Bethel University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Stand for Children Tennessee endorsed Anthony Buckner for Shelby County Sheriff in its 2026 primary voter guide.
April 14, 2026
Source: stand.org · researched July 14, 2026
At the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Symbols of Excellence program, Chief Deputy Buckner and Sheriff Floyd Bonner honored 30 deputies and civilian personnel with service awards.
October 24, 2024
Source: assets.speakcdn.com · researched July 14, 2026
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Anthony Buckner's promotion from Assistant Chief Deputy to Chief Deputy after the prior chief deputy retired.
July 31, 2023
Source: assets.speakcdn.com · researched July 14, 2026
Past race Anthony J. Buckner ran in:
- Shelby County Sheriff · August 6, 2026 · Shelby County, Tennessee
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.