Meet Michael A. Smith - Carroll County Sheriff Candidate

My name is Michael A. Smith. I was born in Milan, Tennessee, to Lucille Hart and Harry Smith, and I am the youngest of eleven children. I have lived in Carroll County my entire life and am proud to call this community home. I attended Huntingdon High School and graduated in 1990.

My wife, Janna, and I have been married for nine years. Together, we have a blended family of eight children and thirteen grandchildren. We currently reside in Hollow Rock, Tennessee.

I currently serve as a Shift Sergeant on the night shift with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and also own and operate Smith Roofing, Construction and Home Repair, a small business I have successfully managed for the past twenty-five years.

My law enforcement career began in 2008 as a part-time dispatcher with the Benton County Sheriff’s Department. I later became a full-time Corrections Officer. In January 2010, Benton County sent me to the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, where I graduated on March 11, 2010. After serving Benton County for another year, I joined the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, where I have proudly served for the past fourteen years. Ten of those years have been spent serving as a Shift Sergeant on the night shift.

Community Service and Leadership

Serving and protecting others has been a lifelong commitment for me. Throughout the years, I have served Carroll County in many capacities, including:

• Volunteer Firefighter for the Hollow Rock and Carroll County Fire Departments for 15 years.
• Certified Firefighter I, II, and III.
• Member of the first graduating class of Carroll County First Responders.
• Member of the Carroll County Rescue Squad for 15 years.
• Member of the Carroll County Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team for 2 years.
• Alderman for the Town of Hollow Rock for 14 years.
• Vice Mayor of Hollow Rock for 4 years.
• Completed 14 hours of class with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
• Attended the Tennessee Dangerous Drug Task Force class where I was certified in clandestine labs.

My experience in law enforcement, emergency services, local government, and small business ownership has given me a unique understanding of the needs of Carroll County and its citizens.

Why do I want to be Carroll County Sheriff?

I want to be Sheriff so I can continue serving the residents of Carroll County while supporting the men and women who serve alongside me. My goal is to build a stronger, more professional department that puts people first, promotes accountability, and provides the highest level of service and protection to our community. By working together, we can ensure a safer future for Carroll County and continue building a Sheriff’s Office that our citizens can trust and be proud of.

Together, Working for a Safer Tomorrow in Carroll County.

Michael A. Smith

Candidate for Carroll County Sheriff