Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh
Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh was elected as Rutherford County Sheriff in September, 2018.
He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1994 as a patrol officer and soon trained new deputies. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. He supervised the communications, records and warrants divisions. He earned the Rutherford County Crime Stoppers’ Officer of the Year.
Fitzhugh started out his career at BellSouth where he rose in the ranks to serve as manager of marketing, corporate and community affairs, personnel and business marketing.
He is a graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
Fitzhugh volunteered at the Rutherford County Rescue Squad and served as the director for four years.
He and his wife, Janice, have six children and 16 grandchildren. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.
Fitzhugh is an active support of MTSU football and men’s and women’s basketball. He enjoys reading and lake activities.