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Commission honors Detective Jeffrey Neil Gillum on retirement
Summary
Anderson County commissioners presented a resolution recognizing Detective Jeffrey Neil Gillum’s nearly three decades of military and law‑enforcement service and proclaimed July 20, 2026, as Jeffrey Neil Gilliam Day in the county.
Anderson County commissioners honored Detective Jeffrey Neil Gillum on July 20, presenting a formal resolution recognizing his law‑enforcement career and military service. The resolution recounts Gillum’s start as a corrections deputy on 03/17/1997, completion of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy on 11/12/1999, transfer to the criminal investigations division in July 2008, and retirement effective 06/18/2026.
Sheriff Barker and Commissioner Veil praised Gillum’s investigative work and local ties. Sheriff Barker highlighted Gillum’s “niche for property crimes” and his years of service, while Commissioner Veil recalled meeting Gillum on his first day at Anderson County in 1998 and called him “one of the best police officers ever.” The resolution states Gillum served in the U.S. Marine Corps (Aug. 1981–Oct. 1986) and the U.S. Army Reserves (Oct. 1986–Jan. 1989).
Gillum responded, “I really don't know what to say... I've enjoyed helping people,” and thanked the commission for the proclamation. The resolution approved by the board designates 07/20/2026 as Jeffrey Neil Gilliam Day in Anderson County. No formal policy action followed the presentation; the event was ceremonial and intended to recognize public service.
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