Welcome to the Waverly Police Department, a dedicated 24-hour, full-service police agency committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the vibrant community we serve, encompassing approximately 4,250 residents. Our team of 13 devoted, full-time Police (Public Safety) Officers is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement.
The TN Supreme Court issued an order requiring the wearing of masks while conducting court business for all courts in Tennessee. This will apply to the City of Waverly Municipal Court, which will be held this week on Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm. This is the first time we will hold in-person court proceeding since the emergency orders have been in place. Cases from the May court date were reset for July 15.
All persons having business before the court will be required to wear...
The Waverly Department of Public Safety-Police and Fire is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Officer (Police Officer). The Department of Public Safety is a 24 hour full service Police and Fire Department. Because of the unique mission of the department, Public Safety Officers are required to perform both law enforcement and firefighting duties. All Public Safety Officers are required to complete the Basic Police Academy and Basic Fire...
Due to the order from the TN Supreme Court related to Covid-19, all City of Waverly Municipal Court Cases set for May 13, have been reset to July 15, 2020 at 2 p.m.
If you have any questions about your court date, you can call the court clerk at 931-296-4300.
This is City Court, not Humphreys Co. General Sessions or Circuit Court.
Press Release August 13, 2019
On August 13, 2019, Shannon Marie Robbins, 33, of Waverly, was arrested after being indicted by a Humphreys County Grand Jury on a charge of Filing a False Report. Mrs. Robbins made an allegation to Police Chief Grant Gillespie that she was sexually assaulted by a Waverly Police Officer during a traffic stop in February. Chief Gillespie asked for an independent review of the allegation by District Attorney Ray Crouch’s Office.
“I was able to...
