Chief Deputy Todd Sparks

Chief Deputy Todd Sparks brings 31 years of law enforcement experience and a long-standing career of service to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Deputy Sparks began his law enforcement career with the Middle Tennessee State University Police Department before joining the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in 1995. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of assignments, including Patrol, General Investigations, Narcotics, and Internal Affairs. He has advanced through the ranks from detective to lieutenant and captain, gaining extensive experience in both field operations and agency leadership.

Chief Deputy Sparks holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Southeastern Leadership Academy, the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Leadership Program, and the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute's Managing a Law Enforcement Agency program.

With decades of experience in law enforcement, leadership, investigations, and agency operations, Chief Deputy Sparks is committed to serving the citizens of Rutherford County and supporting Sheriff Kenneth Barrett in leading the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office with integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to service.