Experience
Chris Cantrell began his public service with the Blount County Sheriff's Office in 1996 as a deputy assigned to patrol. He served as a School Resource Officer then was promoted to the rank of Corporal in the patrol unit. He served as the Sheriff's Office Accreditation Manager while achieving the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. Chris was promoted to the rank of Captain for Court Services in 2013 and then as Deputy Chief of Support Operations in December 2014 which included adult and juvenile corrections and court services. He was appointed by the Blount County Commission as Circuit Court Clerk on November 21, 2024.