Maryville Residents for Privacy

East Tennessee Regional ALPR Transparency Center

East Tennessee Regional ALPR Transparency Center | Flock Safety Camera Map & Public Records
Deflock.me ALPR map across East Tennessee
Regional view of Flock Safety & ALPR camera locations across East Tennessee — via Deflock.me
Note: This is a regional East Tennessee overview. For detailed contracts, timelines, and cost analysis specific to Maryville, visit MaryvillePrivacy.org.
TL;DR for East Tennessee: This page documents ALPR and Flock Safety camera deployments across multiple jurisdictions — with maps, public-records outcomes, and accountability logs for the elected officials who approved each program.
Why it matters: Even if your city has “only a few cameras,” regional data-sharing creates a multi-city tracking net that follows drivers across jurisdictions without any warrant or probable cause.
Short clip illustrating continuous ALPR surveillance across East Tennessee. Tap to play.

Fourth Amendment · Constitutional Analysis

How Mass ALPR Surveillance
Violates the U.S. Constitution

A breakdown of the legal principles that govern government searches — and how Flock Safety‑style deployments conflict with each one.

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

What Flock captures on every innocent driver — on every pass

🎪License PlateEvery vehicle, zero suspicion
🕐Exact TimestampPermanent date & time
📍GPS LocationWhich road, which city
🔁Daily PatternsRoutes profiled over months
🔗Multi-City DataShared across all jurisdictions
⛪Sensitive LocationsChurch, clinic, protest

The four constitutional principles ALPR mass collection violates

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Particularity
✗ Mass collection, not targeted

The Fourth Amendment requires warrants to particularly describe “the persons or things to be seized.” ALPR captures everyone — not named suspects, not specific vehicles, not people under investigation.

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Probable Cause
✗ No cause required to scan

Searches require probable cause that a crime has been committed. Flock cameras photograph law-abiding drivers with zero suspicion — no crime, no complaint, no basis. Innocence is no protection.

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Privacy in Movement
✗ Pattern-of-life tracking

In Carpenter v. United States (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that aggregating location data over time reveals “the privacies of life.” A single scan is trivial; a months-long movement history is constitutionally significant.

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Judicial Oversight
✗ No warrant, no judge, no review

Flock cameras collect and retain data automatically, continuously, with no judicial warrant and no external audit. Any officer with system access can query any vehicle’s history without seeking court approval.

How a warrantless “pattern-of-life” profile is built

You drive normally
No crime · No suspicion
→
Camera scans plate
Time + GPS + image logged
→
Repeat across cities
Maryville · Knoxville · Alcoa…
→
Data retained 30+ days
Searchable — no warrant
→
Your full movement history
Available — no warrant needed

“Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters.”

Daniel Webster — U.S. Senator & Secretary of State · Speech at Niblo’s Saloon, New York · March 15, 1837

“A Norfolk, Virginia Circuit Court ruled in June 2024 that collecting location data from 172 Flock ALPR cameras constitutes a Fourth Amendment search — and that evidence gathered without a warrant was inadmissible. The same legal question applies to every East Tennessee deployment documented on this page.”

Virginia v. Carter, Norfolk Circuit Court (June 2024) · cited by Institute for Justice Plate Privacy campaign

No public vote in any of these jurisdictions gave residents a meaningful say in being tracked. No independent audit oversees who queries the data, what they search for, or why.

Your neighbor’s freedom is your freedom An innocent person’s privacy matters Good intentions are not enough

Mass surveillance does not target only the guilty. When the government builds a warrantless record of everywhere a person goes—their church, their doctor, their meetings, their friendships—the loss of liberty belongs to all of us. When one community’s freedom is eroded without consequence, every community’s freedom becomes negotiable. The Constitution was not written for easy days. It was written to protect us on the hard ones.

“The ‘good intention’ of reducing crime does not suspend the Constitution.”

📍 Maryville, Tennessee

Active Network

Maryville has deployed a Flock Safety ALPR network across city streets and key intersections. MaryvillePrivacy.org documents the contracts, policies, email correspondence, public-records disputes, and a controversial “ghost vehicle” whitelist that allows private cars to bypass system alerts.

~16 cameras Approved July 2, 2024 Population ~31,569 Drone program pitched $300K–$600K/yr
🧾 Maryville City Officials on Record — Flock Approval (July 2, 2024)

City Council unanimously adopted “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF LPR/CAMERAS IN MARYVILLE, TN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC SAFETY.”

  • Andy White — Mayor. Presided; declared resolution adopted.
  • Fred Metz — Vice Mayor. Made the motion to adopt.
  • Tommy Hunt — Councilmember. Seconded the motion.
  • Drew Miles — Councilmember. Voted in favor.
  • Sarah Herron — Councilmember. Absent.
  • Greg McClain — City Manager. Present.
  • Sherri Phillips — City Recorder. Authorized to transmit certified copy to TDOT.
  • Melanie Davis — City Attorney. Approved as to form.
  • Tony Jay Crisp — Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety. Primary implementer.
  • Lt. Rod M. Fernandez — MPD point of contact with Flock Safety. Arranged March 20, 2024 meeting with Flock rep.
Source: City of Maryville Council Minutes (July 2, 2024), agenda background materials, and TPRA email records.

Maryville Flock Camera Map

🔗 Open DeFlock.org centered on Maryville, TN →

📍 Alcoa, Tennessee

Active · Expanding

Alcoa sits directly adjacent to Maryville, sharing major commuter routes. Regional deployments across both cities create a combined tracking net — residents commuting through Alcoa may be scanned by multiple jurisdictions in a single trip.

Launched October 2020 10 cameras at launch Expanded FY 2021–22 & FY 2024–25 Data retention 30 days
Public Record: Alcoa PD Strategic Plan — Flock LPR Program
  • October 2020: 10 stationary Flock Safety LPR cameras installed at major Alcoa entry points.
  • FY 2021–2022: Two additional Flock LPRs added.
  • FY 2024–2025: Further cameras added.
  • Retention policy: Data held 30 days unless needed for an active investigation.
Source: Alcoa PD “Five Year Strategic Plan” (revised July 1, 2025). View Alcoa PD Strategic Plan (PDF) →
🧾 Alcoa Officials in Public Record During ALPR Program Period
  • Odis Clint Abbott Jr. — Mayor · Vaughn Belcher — Commissioner
  • Jim Buchanan — Commissioner · Tracey Cooper — Commissioner
  • Tanya Martin — Commissioner · Mark Johnson — City Manager
  • Stephanie Coleman — City Attorney · Kim Wade — Assistant City Recorder
Source: City of Alcoa Board of Commissioners Minutes. Example: Jan 12, 2021 Minutes →

Alcoa Regional Map (Deflock.me)

🔗 Open DeFlock.org centered on Alcoa, TN →

📍 Knoxville, Tennessee

Flock → Axon + Drones

Knoxville’s Flock contract expired Dec 31, 2025; cameras went offline Jan 1, 2026. The city is transitioning to Axon ALPR while rolling out a $9.4M drone program with 12 drones and city-wide docking stations. A vendor change is not a privacy fix.

18 Flock cameras (offline Jan 2026) Axon ALPR planned “this summer” Drone program $9.4M 12 drones + city-wide docking stations 5 vehicles on exempt list
Knoxville surveillance stack infographic
Knoxville surveillance stack: ALPR + drones + Axon data fusion. Click to enlarge.
Update: Knoxville Flock Offline + Axon Transition
  • 18 Flock cameras placed around Knoxville (City of Knoxville “City Matters” page).
  • Contract expired Dec 31, 2025; cameras turned off Jan 1, 2026.
  • KPD plans to transition to Axon ALPR “this summer.”
City of Knoxville (18 cameras) · WBIR (contract lapse + Axon plan)
Update: $9.4M Police Drone Program Approved (Jan 2026)
  • $9.4M approved by City Council for KPD tech expansion.
  • Plan includes 12 drones + docking stations around the city.
  • Package covers drones, body & dash cameras, and Tasers from Axon.
  • KPD promised a public dashboard showing drone flight paths, duration, and launch purpose.
  • Drones not operational for at least ~6 months; KPD must finalize policies with Axon.
WVLT (Jan 21, 2026)
Why switching from Flock to Axon is not a privacy fix: Axon acquired Fusus — technology that aggregates live video, data, and sensor feeds from multiple sources into one platform. When ALPR, drones, body cameras, and fixed cameras are all connected and searchable together, the system becomes a search engine for movement and associations. The Fourth Amendment concern does not disappear when the vendor logo changes.
🧾 Knoxville Accountability Log — Who Approved These Programs
Public notice: For transparency and governance accountability — not a call for harassment. Documents who approved and implemented these programs.

A) 2026 Drone + Axon Program — Elected Officials

  • Mayor: Indya Kincannon
  • Council Districts 1–6: Karyn Adams, Nathan Honeycutt, Doug Lloyd, Matthew DeBardelaben, Charles Thomas, Denzel Grant
  • At-Large A/B/C: Lynne Fugate, Debbie Helsley, Amelia Parker
  • Police Chief: Paul Noel

B) Flock ALPR Procurement (Dec 2020) — Historical Record

  • Kenny Miller — Deputy Chief; KPD Flock order-form contact.
  • Natalie Reyes — Contract Manager, City Purchasing; managed sole-source letter.
  • Penny Owens, Stacey Payne — CC’d on sole-source email thread.

Knoxville Regional Map (Deflock.me)

🔗 Open DeFlock.org centered on Knoxville, TN →
Flock’s Multi-Geo & Convoy Tools →

📍 Sevierville, Tennessee

TPRA Denied

Sevierville denied a TPRA request for sample ALPR images, citing Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(a)(32). The City did provide a complete list of its camera locations — reproduced below.

Sevierville’s TPRA Response
“We will not provide ALPRS images as requested. The justification for withholding these images is Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(a)(32)… Captured plate data must be treated as confidential and shall not be open for inspection by members of the public.”
🧾 Sevierville Officials (Board of Mayor & Aldermen)
  • Robbie Fox — Mayor · Mitch Rader — Vice Mayor
  • Wayne Helton, Devin Koester, Travis L. McCroskey, Joey Ohman — Aldermen
  • Dustin Smith — City Administrator · Lynn McClurg — CFO/City Recorder
  • Ed Owens — City Attorney · Joseph Manning — Police Chief
Source: Sevierville Board of Mayor & Aldermen minutes (Nov 3, 2025).
📷 Sevierville ALPR Camera Locations (as provided by the City)
• SB Veterans Blvd (KFC area)• NB Hwy 66 north of Gists Creek • NB Hwy 66 (West Mount / Rocky Top Dodge)• SB Hwy 66 (Flea Traders area) • SB Parkway (Belk area)• I-40 inbound / Hwy 66 (×4) • Parkway @ Collier Drive NB• Dolly Parton Pkwy @ Robert Henderson Rd SB • Veterans Blvd @ Collier Drive NB• Hwy 411 @ Old Newport Hwy WB • Hwy 411 @ N Circle EB• WB West Main St @ Kilby St (×2) • Hwy 416 @ John L Marshall (×2)• EB Dolly Parton Pkwy @ Birchwood (×2)

Sevierville Map (Deflock.me)

🔗 Open DeFlock.org centered on Sevierville, TN →

📍 Oak Ridge, Tennessee

TPRA — No Response

Oak Ridge has a documented Flock Group ALPR lease renewed by City Council vote — and failed to respond to a TPRA request for basic camera records within the legally required 7 business days, likely violating Tennessee open-records law.

July 2024 renewal: ≤$53,800 August 2025 renewal: ≤$52,000 TPRA sent November 2025 · Response: None
🧾 Oak Ridge Officials on Record — Flock Lease Approvals
  • July 8, 2024 (Res. 7-103-2024): Voted Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dodson; Councilmembers Derrick Hammond, Charlie Hensley, Chuck Hope, Ellen Smith. Absent: Sean Gleason, Mayor Warren Gooch.
  • August 11, 2025: Renewed Flock lease (≤$52,000). Roll call: Mayor Warren Gooch, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dodson, Councilmembers Sean Gleason, Derrick Hammond, Charlie Hensley, Chuck Hope, Ellen Smith.
  • City Manager: Randy Hemann
Source: Oak Ridge City Council minutes (July 8, 2024) and legal notice of August 11, 2025 proceedings.
⚠️ Why the Non-Response Likely Violates Tennessee Law

Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(a)(2)(B), a records custodian must — within 7 business days — provide records, issue a written denial with legal basis, or give a written time estimate. Silence is treated as denial of access and is likely non-compliant with the statute and OORC guidance.

Oak Ridge Map (Deflock.me)

🔗 Open DeFlock.org centered on Oak Ridge, TN →

📍 Johnson City, Tennessee

145-Device Deployment

Johnson City approved one of the most extensive Flock Safety deployments in East Tennessee — a 10-year agreement covering 145 LPR devices, 145 PTZ cameras, gunshot detection, mobile security trailers, and a Real Time Crime Center. The per-capita camera density is among the highest in the region.

145 LPR devices 145 PTZ cameras 2 mobile security trailers Gunshot detection Real Time Crime Center 10-year agreement Approved July 17, 2025 · 4–0
Scale context: Maryville: ~16 cameras for ~31,569 residents. Johnson City: 145 LPR devices for ~72,589 residents — roughly 2.8× higher per-capita density. The Institute for Justice challenged Norfolk, Virginia’s 172-camera network. Johnson City’s count nearly matches that figure for a city roughly half the size.
🧾 Johnson City Officials on Record — Flock Approval (July 17, 2025)

Approved on Consent Agenda, 4–0 vote.

  • John Hunter II — Mayor. Presided; present.
  • Greg Cox — Vice-Mayor. Voted in favor.
  • Jenny Brock — Commissioner. Voted in favor.
  • Joe Wise — Commissioner. Voted in favor.
  • Todd Fowler — Commissioner. Absent.
  • Cathy Ball — City Manager. Present. · Stephanie Laos — City Recorder. Present.
Source: Johnson City Board of Commissioners minutes (July 17, 2025).

Local Coverage — Johnson City Flock Cameras

Local reporting on Johnson City, Tennessee Flock / Safe City Project.

Johnson City Map (Deflock.me)

🔗 Open DeFlock.org centered on Johnson City, TN →

🗺️ East Tennessee ALPR Coordination Map

This map plots agencies invited to Flock Safety’s “Deep Dive” regional training event in Sevierville on March 1, 2024. Markers reflect agency headquarters. Data from a TPRA-obtained internal Flock Safety email distribution list.

💡 Inclusion indicates regional coordination and invitation — not necessarily in-person attendance.

Who Was on Flock’s Regional Training List

RegionAgencyPersonnel in TPRA records
MaryvilleMaryville Police Dept.Rod Fernandez, Daniel Dockery, Adam Russell, Chief Tony Crisp
AlcoaAlcoa Police Dept.Underwood, Carswell, Sparks, Nielsen, Hughes
KnoxvilleKnoxville Police Dept.McVay, Harvey, Marshall, Chadwell, Sisk, Henderson
Knox CountyKnox County Sheriff’s OfficeSheriff Tom Spangler, Jennifer Ward
SeviervilleSevierville Police Dept.Milliron, Brantley, Turner, Powers
Sevier CountySevier County Sheriff’s OfficeCassidy, Russell, Legg
Tri-CitiesKingsport Police Dept.Charles DeGreen, Martin Taylor, Kevin Ewing
RegionalAdditional agenciesLenoir City PD, Sweetwater PD, Rocky Top PD, Bluff City PD, Monroe County SO, Hamblen County SO, Unicoi County SO, White Pine PD, Dandridge PD, Bean Station PD, Tazewell PD, Maynardville PD, Blaine PD, Spring City PD, and others.
Why vendor-led “Deep Dive” events matter: Flock organized the event, circulated the invite list, and led sessions on regional investigations and how to use Flock tools — combined with hosted lunches and sales-oriented follow-up. When one company controls the tools, hosts the training, and sets the playbook, the risk is that policing decisions follow product marketing rather than narrowly tailored, accountable, constitutional practice.

National ALPR Map — East Tennessee Regional View (Deflock.me)

🔗 Open DeFlock.org — East Tennessee regional view →

Tools & Transparency

📚 Resources & Transparency Tools

External tools to understand ALPR systems, map cameras, and pursue open records in Tennessee.

🗺️ Camera Mapping
MapsCrowdsourcing
🧾 Audit Logs & Portals
Audit logsTransparency
⚖️ Legal & Policy
PolicyLitigation
📄 Tennessee Public Records
TPRAHow-to
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Common Questions

❓ Q&A — East Tennessee ALPR

Why include multiple cities on one page?
ALPR systems share data across jurisdiction lines. A regional view helps residents understand the full tracking net — not just one town’s hardware. A driver between Maryville and Knoxville may be captured by both systems on a single trip.
Is Deflock.me an official government map?
No. Deflock.me is a community-sourced project. It is useful for discovery, but city-provided records and on-the-ground confirmation remain important for accuracy.
Why do some cities deny ALPR image requests?
Some agencies cite Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(a)(32), which treats captured plate data as confidential. This page documents the exact exemptions cited and whether cities responded at all — Oak Ridge did not.
What’s the most useful record to request?
Even when detection images are exempt, cities may still have: contracts, camera location lists, vendor communications, policies, audit logs, data-sharing agreements, and administrative configuration records. Request them separately.
Does switching from Flock to Axon fix the privacy problem?
No. The concern is warrantless, mass collection of movement data on innocent people — not the vendor’s name. Axon’s integrated platform (ALPR + drones + Fusus data fusion) can be even more comprehensive. The same Fourth Amendment questions apply regardless of brand.
How can I help improve accuracy?
Send public records, official document links, or verified camera locations to [email protected]. When reporting a camera, include cross-streets, direction of travel, and a photo if possible.

Have public records, maps, or local information about ALPR cameras in East Tennessee?
Help grow this community resource by sending documents, tips, or verified camera locations.

💌 Send Records or Tips

This page consolidates public maps, city-specific records, and accountability data for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) and Flock Safety deployments across East Tennessee — including Axon-integrated surveillance ecosystems and emerging police drone programs — so residents understand how