UT Extension is not a regulatory entity. This page outlines resources related to animal welfare reports and agriculture-related crimes. The most likely organization to utilize for these issues would be the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee
Expand content upFACCT is a unified voice to promote, connect, and educate animal agriculture and livestock well being.
TN Dept of Ag: Ag Crimes Unit
Expand content upLocal contact: Clint Brookshire
Phone: (865) 399-0855
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Expand content upFor issues involving livestock (horses, goats, chickens, cows, etc.) please contact the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.
Livestock Welfare: File A Complaint
Expand content upFile a formal complaint on TN Dept. of Ag's website here. A complaint cannot be filed anonymously.