Brent Gibson
Republican · TN · Knox County Sheriff-elect
Brent Gibson is the Republican nominee for Knox County Sheriff. He is a retired Knox County Sheriff's Office assistant chief deputy who served more than 25 years with the office, including as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain, SWAT commander, and training director.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On August 6, 2026, WVLT reported that Brent Gibson officially won the Knox County sheriff race after winning the Republican primary and running unopposed in the general election.
August 6, 2026
Source: wvlt.tv · researched August 21, 2026
On February 2, 2026, Farragut Press documented Brent Gibson's completed Knox County Sheriff's Office service, including his leadership of law-enforcement training and his service as a SWAT commander before retiring in 2024.
February 2, 2026
Source: farragutpress.com · researched August 9, 2026
Past race Brent Gibson ran in:
- Sheriff · August 6, 2026 · Knox County, Tennessee
Profile last researched August 21, 2026.