East Tennessee ALPR Cameras & Flock Safety Map
A regional look at automatic license plate reader (ALPR) deployments and Flock Safety–style camera systems in Maryville, Tennessee, Alcoa, Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Sevierville, Tennessee, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Johnson City, Tennessee, and surrounding East Tennessee communities.
Maryville, Tennessee – Local Flock Safety ALPR Network
Maryville, Tennessee has deployed a network of Flock Safety–style ALPR cameras across city streets and key intersections.
A dedicated section of MaryvillePrivacy.org documents contracts, policies, email correspondence, and public-records disputes related to this program.
- Interactive map of Flock cameras in Maryville, Tennessee
- Copies of Flock contracts, permits, and general orders
- Detailed analysis of public costs and records-production fees
- Ongoing updates as new Tennessee public records are released
According to the official July 2, 2024 City of Maryville Council minutes and meeting packet, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution titled “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF LPR/CAMERAS IN MARYVILLE, TN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC SAFETY.”
- Andy White – Mayor. Presided over the July 2, 2024 meeting and declared the LPR/camera resolution adopted after a unanimous roll call vote.
- Fred Metz – Councilmember / Vice Mayor. Made the motion to adopt the LPR/camera resolution. The minutes record a unanimous vote in favor.
- Tommy Hunt – Councilmember. Seconded the motion to adopt the LPR/camera resolution. The minutes record a unanimous vote in favor.
- Drew Miles – Councilmember. Present at the July 2, 2024 meeting and part of the City Council that voted unanimously to adopt the LPR/camera resolution.
- Sarah Herron – Councilmember. Listed in the minutes as absent from the July 2, 2024 meeting and therefore did not participate in the LPR/camera vote.
- Greg McClain – City Manager. Listed as present at the July 2, 2024 Council meeting in which the LPR/camera resolution was adopted.
- Sherri Phillips – City Recorder. Listed as present in the minutes and identified in the resolution text as the official authorized to transmit a certified copy of the LPR/camera resolution to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
- Melanie Davis – City Attorney. Listed as present in the minutes. The resolution form includes an “Approved as to form” signature line for the City Attorney.
- Tony Jay Crisp – Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety. Public records and agenda background state that the City of Maryville Police Department has “for numerous years operated LPR/Cameras,” and Flock-related correspondence is addressed to or from his office regarding meetings and implementation details.
- Lt. Rod M. Fernandez – Maryville Police Department. Email correspondence shows he served as a primary point of contact with Flock Safety, including arranging a March 20, 2024 meeting with a Flock representative and drafting a May 31, 2024 letter to the Electric Department to secure permission needed for Flock camera installation.
Source: City of Maryville City Council Meeting Minutes (July 2, 2024), agenda background materials, and email records produced through the Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA).
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Visit the main Maryville, Tennessee Flock Safety page
Maryville, Tennessee – Flock Camera Map
This community-maintained map shows known Flock Safety ALPR camera locations in and around Maryville, Tennessee.
Maryville, Tennessee – Regional Map (Deflock.me)
Use the Deflock.me map to explore known and reported Flock Safety camera locations in Maryville, Tennessee and nearby East Tennessee corridors.
Alcoa, Tennessee – Regional ALPR Context
Alcoa, Tennessee is part of the same regional traffic corridor as Maryville. Regional mapping projects and public-records work suggest ALPR and Flock-style camera coverage along major roadways connecting the cities.
Key points for Alcoa, Tennessee
- Located directly adjacent to Maryville, Tennessee, sharing major commuter routes.
- Regional ALPR deployments can create a combined “net” across city boundaries.
- Residents who live, shop, or commute through Alcoa, Tennessee may be scanned by multiple jurisdictions’ systems.
- Deployment described: Alcoa Police Department planning documents state that beginning in October 2020, a total of 10 stationary Flock Safety license plate reader (LPR) cameras were installed at major entry points into the City of Alcoa.
- Expansion described: The same document states the agency added two additional Flock LPRs in FY 2021–2022, and later added additional cameras in FY 2024–2025.
- Retention described: The plan states LPR data is retained for 30 days unless needed for an active investigation.
Source: Alcoa Police Department “Five Year Strategic Plan” (revised July 1, 2025), section titled “License Plate Reader Technology.”
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View the Alcoa PD Strategic Plan (PDF)
- 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
Note: These minutes document who the City’s leadership was (and who was present), but do not necessarily show a standalone “Flock approval” vote item the way Maryville’s resolution does.
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Example: City of Alcoa Board of Commissioners Minutes (Jan 12, 2021)
Alcoa, Tennessee – Regional Map (Deflock.me)
The Deflock.me project maintains a public map of confirmed and reported Flock Safety camera locations across the United States, including East Tennessee.
Knoxville, Tennessee – ALPR, “Multi-Geo” & Convoy Tools
Knoxville, Tennessee plays a central role in regional traffic patterns and ALPR use. Records obtained from Knoxville-area
training materials describe the use of Flock’s “Multi Geo Search” and “convoy”-style tools to track vehicles based on historical travel patterns between cities such as Detroit and Knoxville.
Highlights from Knoxville-related training materials
- Use of Flock’s “Multi Geo Search” to identify “vehicles of interest” across multiple cities and corridors.
- Emphasis on historical scan data and repeated routes to flag possible drug-trafficking activity.
- Cases described as being built “just from Flock” data within a given year.
- Examples of traffic stops and chases initiated after ALPR-based alerts or pattern-of-life analysis.
🔗 For a deeper dive into this document and its implications for privacy, probable cause, and “pattern-of-life” tracking in
Knoxville, Tennessee, see:
Flock’s Multi-Geo & Convoy Tools – Knoxville, Tennessee
- Flock Automated Status Reports: “Two City departments” are searching for and gathering responsive records. The City said the search is underway.
- Flock Safe List / Exempt Vehicle List: The City said there are five vehicles on the current list.
- Plate numbers withheld: The City said the license plate numbers are “not subject to public inspection” because they come from the NCIC database.
Why this matters: Exemption/whitelist lists directly affect how an ALPR system treats specific vehicles. Knoxville’s email states there are five vehicles on the current list, but the plate numbers are not open for public inspection because they come from NCIC. That means the public can confirm an exemption list exists and its size, but cannot independently verify which vehicles are exempted, the criteria for exemption, or how the list changes over time—unless additional records are released in a redacted or non-identifying form.
🔗 More info on what these lists do: Maryville Flock whitelist / “ghost vehicles”
Source: Email from Eric Vreeland, Deputy Communications Director.
Publicly posted documents show a City Purchasing / Law / KPD workflow around the initial Flock purchase. The names below are listed in that record.
- Kenny Miller – Identified as “Deputy Chief Miller” in City Purchasing email, and listed as the Flock order-form contact for the City of Knoxville Police Department.
- Natalie Reyes – Contract Manager, City of Knoxville Purchasing; stated Purchasing needed a sole-source request letter and indicated the agreement was awaiting approval from “Law” for signing.
- Penny Owens – Included on the email thread (CC) related to the sole-source / purchasing process.
- Stacey Payne – Included on the email thread (CC) related to the sole-source / purchasing process.
Document note: In the publicly posted copy of the Flock “Order Form,” the customer signature fields appear blank, so the final City signatory is not identifiable from that document alone.
Knoxville, Tennessee – Regional Map (Deflock.me)
Use the Deflock.me map to explore known and reported Flock Safety camera locations in Knoxville, Tennessee and nearby
East Tennessee corridors.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee – ALPR Request & TPRA Non-Response
Oak Ridge, Tennessee is part of the broader East Tennessee traffic network and appears in regional mapping and reports related to Flock Safety / Flock Group license plate reader (ALPR/LPR) systems. A Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) request was submitted in November 2025 seeking sample Flock Safety ALPR images and basic camera-location information.
- July 8, 2024 (City Council Minutes): Council approved Resolution No. 7-103-2024, renewing the lease with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate readers for the Police Department (not to exceed $53,800).
- Officials listed as present/voting “Aye” (July 8, 2024): Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dodson; Councilmembers Derrick Hammond, Charlie Hensley, Chuck Hope, Ellen Smith.
- Officials listed as absent (July 8, 2024): Councilmember Sean Gleason and Mayor Warren Gooch.
- August 11, 2025 (Legal Notice of Proceedings): City Council approved a resolution to renew the lease with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate readers (not to exceed $52,000), and the roll call lists: Mayor Warren Gooch, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Dodson, Councilmembers Sean Gleason, Derrick Hammond, Charlie Hensley, Chuck Hope, Ellen Smith.
Source: Oak Ridge City Council meeting minutes (July 8, 2024) and legal notice of the August 11, 2025 City Council meeting.
TPRA Request – No Response Received
The request to Oak Ridge, Tennessee asked for:
- Sample ALPR vehicle-detection images (first ten detections per camera over a randomly selected 24-hour window).
- Standard metadata normally produced by the system (time, date, and location).
- A list of Flock Safety camera locations and total camera count.
- Any statutory exemptions cited for withholding or redacting records.
- Certification of non-existence if no responsive records exist, consistent with Tennessee OORC guidance.
A follow-up message was sent after the initial request to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, specifically referencing the response obligations in Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503. As of late November 2025, there had been no acknowledgement, no production of records, and no written denial from the City of Oak Ridge.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(a)(2)(B), a records custodian must, within seven (7) business days of receiving a request:
- Provide the requested records, or
- Issue a written denial stating the specific legal basis, or
- Provide a written estimate of the time reasonably necessary to produce the records.
Failure to take any of these steps within the statutory timeframe is treated as a denial of access. When a city receives a clear, written TPRA request and then simply does not respond at all, that is likely non-compliant with § 10-7-503 and with guidance from the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Officials Responsible for Transparency
Public-records and transparency in Oak Ridge, Tennessee ultimately fall under the responsibility of city leadership, including:
- Mayor – Warren Gooch (City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee)
- City Manager – Randy Hemann (City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee)
- City Clerk / Records Custodian – Office of the City Clerk (e.g., city clerk email at
@oakridgetn.gov)
When a TPRA request is sent to the official public-records contact for Oak Ridge, Tennessee and no reply is made within seven business days, residents are left without the lawful access to information that Tennessee’s public-records statute is designed to guarantee.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Regional Map (Deflock.me)
The Deflock.me project maintains a public map of confirmed and reported Flock Safety camera locations across the United States, including Oak Ridge, Tennessee and nearby corridors.
Sevierville, Tennessee – ALPR Cameras & TPRA Response
The City of Sevierville, Tennessee responded to a Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) request for sample Flock Safety ALPR images by denying access. The City cited Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(a)(32), which it states requires captured plate data, including images, GPS, date, and time information, to be treated as confidential.
“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.”
The City also provided a complete list of its ALPR camera locations.
Sevierville’s official Board of Mayor & Aldermen minutes identify the elected body and senior staff who oversee city operations. This list is included to help residents know who is responsible for public accountability and records transparency. (Separate procurement/contract records are typically needed to pinpoint the exact vote/contract that authorized a specific ALPR vendor.)
- Robbie Fox – Mayor
- Mitch Rader – Vice Mayor
- Wayne Helton – Alderman
- Devin Koester – Alderman
- Travis L. McCroskey – Alderman
- Joey Ohman – Alderman
- Dustin Smith – City Administrator
- Lynn McClurg – Chief Financial Officer / City Recorder
- Ed Owens – City Attorney
- Joseph Manning – Police Chief
- Tracy Baker – Assistant City Administrator
- Corey Divel – Development Director
- Doug Tarwater – Public Works Director
- Brian Wagner – Information Services Director
- Keith Malone – Water & Sewer Director
- Matt Henderson – Fire Chief
- Martha Norris – Convention Center Director
- Patrick Oxley – Parks & Recreation Director
- Bob Parker – Golf Director
Source: Sevierville Board of Mayor & Aldermen meeting minutes (example: Nov 3, 2025).
Current Sevierville, Tennessee ALPR Camera Locations (as provided by the City)
- SB Veterans Blvd (KFC area)
- NB Hwy 66 north of Gists Creek (helicopter business area)
- NB Hwy 66 (West Mount / Rocky Top Dodge area)
- SB Hwy 66 (Flea Traders area)
- SB Parkway (Belk area)
- I-40 inbound / Hwy 66 (x4 cameras)
- Parkway @ Collier Drive NB
- Dolly Parton Pkwy @ Robert Henderson Road SB
- Veterans Blvd @ Collier Drive NB
- Hwy 411 @ Old Newport Hwy WB
- Hwy 411 @ N Circle EB
- WB West Main St @ Kilby St (x2)
- Hwy 416 @ John L Marshall (x2)
- EB Dolly Parton Pkwy @ Birchwood (x2)
TPRA Request Filed to Sevierville, Tennessee
The request sought:
- Ten sample ALPR vehicle detections per camera during a randomly selected 24-hour period.
- Standard metadata (time, date, and GPS coordinates) for each requested image.
- A list of camera locations operated by the jurisdiction.
- Any exemption citations used to withhold or redact records.
- Certification of non-existence if no responsive records exist.
The request did not include personal identifiers and was framed to comply with Tennessee’s TPRA requirements.
The City’s denial was based on its interpretation of § 10-7-504(a)(32), as relayed to it by the Office of Open Records Counsel.
Sevierville, Tennessee – Regional Map (Deflock.me)
While Sevierville declined to release sample images, regional mapping can still show likely ALPR coverage areas.
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Open the Deflock.me map centered on Sevierville, Tennessee
Johnson City, Tennessee – Flock ALPR Cameras
Johnson City, Tennessee has appeared in regional discussions and public reporting regarding the installation and use of Flock Safety technology, including automatic license plate recognition (ALPR/LPR). Community concerns include transparency around deployment scale, camera placement, data retention, and how these systems are introduced without broad public input.
- Approval vote: The Johnson City Board of Commissioners voted on July 17, 2025 to approve a resolution authorizing a 10-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
- Included technology (as described by the City): 145 license plate recognition devices, 145 pan/tilt/zoom cameras, two mobile security trailers, gunshot detection, and Real Time Crime Center software.
Source: City of Johnson City “Safe City Project” page and related City materials.
Context (scale): For comparison, Maryville’s network is often described as roughly 16 cameras for a city of roughly 31,569. Johnson City’s stated plan of 145 LPR devices for a city of roughly 72,589 represents a much higher per-capita density. Nationally, the Institute for Justice has challenged a large ALPR program in Norfolk, Virginia, which it describes as a citywide network of more than 170 cameras. Even compared to that headline number, Johnson City’s stated LPR count is unusually high relative to population, which raises serious questions about “dragnet” style tracking and whether guardrails (warrants, narrow purpose limits, strong auditing, and public accountability) are actually sufficient in practice.
According to the July 17, 2025 Johnson City Board of Commissioners minutes, the purchase/agreement item (“Flock Group Inc. dba Flock Safety – Safe City Project”) was included on the Consent Agenda, which was approved by a 4–0 vote.
- John Hunter II – Mayor. Listed as present in the minutes and presided over the meeting.
- Greg Cox – Vice-Mayor. Listed as present; part of the 4–0 vote approving the Consent Agenda.
- Jenny Brock – Commissioner. Listed as present; part of the 4–0 vote approving the Consent Agenda.
- Joe Wise – Commissioner. Listed as present; part of the 4–0 vote approving the Consent Agenda.
- Todd Fowler – Commissioner. Listed as absent in the minutes.
- Cathy Ball – City Manager. Listed as present.
- Stephanie Laos – City Recorder. Listed as present.
Source: Johnson City Board of Commissioners meeting minutes (July 17, 2025).
Local Coverage – Johnson City Flock Cameras
The video below provides local reporting and community perspective on Johnson City’s ALPR program. It is included here as part of the regional transparency effort.
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Watch the video directly on YouTube
Johnson City, Tennessee – Regional Map (Deflock.me)
The embedded Deflock.me map displays known and reported Flock Safety camera locations. Pan or zoom to the Johnson City, Tennessee area for current community-reported placements.
Other East Tennessee Cities & Regional ALPR Coverage
Beyond Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville, Sevierville, Oak Ridge, and Johnson City, other East Tennessee cities and towns also appear in public records related to Flock Safety and similar ALPR systems. Taken together, these deployments can create regional “data nets” that follow drivers as they move between work, school, shopping, medical visits, and vacation destinations.
East Tennessee ALPR Coordination Map (Vendor-Led Training)
The map below plots agencies that appeared on the invite / coordination list for a Flock Safety “Deep Dive” regional training held in Sevierville on March 1, 2024. The markers reflect agency headquarters, not individual camera locations.
💡 Data source: internal Flock Safety email distribution list obtained via the Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA). Inclusion on the list indicates regional coordination and invitation, but does not by itself prove in-person attendance.
Who Was Included on Flock’s Regional Training List?
TPRA records show that Flock Safety’s regional “Deep Dive” invitation went to dozens of agencies across East Tennessee. Below is a summary of some of the agencies and personnel included on the distribution list.
| Region | Agency | Example personnel listed in TPRA records |
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| Maryville | Maryville Police Department | Rod Fernandez, Daniel Dockery, Adam Russell, Chief Tony Crisp |
| Alcoa | Alcoa Police Department | Underwood, Carswell, Sparks, Nielsen, Hughes |
| Knoxville | Knoxville Police Department | McVay, Harvey, Marshall, Chadwell, Sisk, Henderson |
| Knox County | Knox County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff Tom Spangler, Jennifer Ward |
| Sevierville | Sevierville Police Department | Milliron, Brantley, Turner, Powers |
| Sevier County | Sevier County Sheriff’s Office | Cassidy, Russell, Legg |
| Tri-Cities region | Kingsport Police Department | Charles DeGreen, Martin Taylor, Kevin Ewing |
| Regional | Additional invited agencies | Lenoir 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. |
Names and agencies summarized from Flock Safety’s regional distribution list; formatting added for readability.
Why Vendor-Led “Deep Dive” Events Matter
The records obtained through TPRA show Flock Safety organizing the event, circulating the invite list, and leading sessions on topics like “improving real-time investigations” and how to use Flock tools for regional cases. Combined with references to hosted lunches and sales-oriented follow-up, this raises concerns that a private vendor is not just selling hardware, but actively shaping how multiple departments across East Tennessee think about traffic stops, “vehicles of interest,” and investigative priorities.
In our view, this kind of vendor-driven training can blur the line between independent policing and product marketing: police have long had the ability to check license plates and run database queries, but Flock markets its platform as a central gateway for identifying vehicles, linking travel patterns, and triggering law-enforcement actions. When a single company helps set the playbook, hosts the events, and controls the tools, the risk is that tactical decisions begin to follow what is best for the product rather than what is narrowly tailored, accountable, and constitutional.
Community-Sourced ALPR Map (Deflock.me)
In addition to vendor-led coordination, community projects such as Deflock.me help show where ALPR cameras have been reported on the ground. Use the map below to explore confirmed and reported Flock Safety camera locations across East Tennessee and beyond.
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❓ Q&A: East Tennessee ALPR / Flock map
Why include multiple cities on one page?
Because ALPR systems are often used across jurisdiction lines through sharing and regional coordination. A regional view helps residents understand the full “net,” not just one town’s hardware.
Is Deflock.me an official government map?
No. It’s a community-sourced map project. It can be useful for discovery, but city-provided records and on-the-ground confirmation remain important.
Why do some cities deny ALPR images or data?
Some agencies cite state exemptions for “captured plate data.” This page documents outcomes and the exact exemptions cities claim, where available.
What’s the most useful record to request?
Even when detections are exempt, cities may still have records about contracts, camera locations, vendor communications, policies, audit logs, sharing settings, and administrative configuration.
How can I help improve accuracy?
Send public records, official links, or verified camera locations. If you report a camera, include cross-streets, direction of travel, and a photo if possible.
This page is a regional overview of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) and Flock Safety-style camera deployments across East Tennessee. It consolidates public maps, city-specific notes, and public-records outcomes to help residents understand how multi-jurisdiction systems can function as a connected network.