Tennessee Encrypted Agencies
70 public safety agencies in Tennessee have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | Ems | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Anderson | Ems | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anderson | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Shelby | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Washington | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Dyer | Police | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Montgomery | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sumner | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sumner | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Washington | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Washington | Transit | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Washington | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Knox | Fire | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Knox | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Rutherford | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Rutherford | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Rutherford | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Wilson | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Wilson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Sumner | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Washington | Other | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Washington | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Washington | Police | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Davidson | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Davidson | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sumner | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anderson & Roane | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anderson & Roane | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sumner | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Knox | Fire | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| Knox | School | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Knox | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Knox | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Knox | Sheriff | P25 AES | Partially Encrypted | |
| Knox | Fire | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Sullivan | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Ems | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sullivan | Fire | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Sumner | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Tipton | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Partially Encrypted | |
| Tipton | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Partially Encrypted | |
| Tipton | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Knox | Other | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Sullivan | Airport | P25 ADP | Specific Channels | |
| Knox | Police | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Blount | Military | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | State | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | State | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Washington | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Williamson | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Blount,Cocke, and Sevier | Other | P25 DES-OFB | Partially Encrypted | |
| Greene | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Union | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Wilson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Tennessee are encrypted?
70 agencies in Tennessee are documented as encrypted: 44 (63%) fully encrypted and 26 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Tennessee agencies have verified encryption data?
52 of the 70 agencies listed here (74%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 671 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Tennessee has the most encrypted agencies?
Knox County leads Tennessee with 11 encrypted agencies (9% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Tennessee?
Yes. 26 agencies in Tennessee have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can Tennessee residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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