Council to Pick Interim Sheriff on November 17

Metro Nashville Council will vote on an interim Davidson County sheriff to replace Daron Hall, who left the office in October for a private-sector job.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in People

Council to Pick Interim Sheriff on November 17

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The Metro Nashville Council will select an interim sheriff to succeed Daron Hall, who left the Davidson County Sheriff's Office on October 19, 2026, after 24 years as sheriff. Council will elect a candidate to serve out Hall's term in an election next year.

Why it matters

Hall was the longest-serving sheriff in Nashville history, and the appointment will determine who leads the county's sheriff's office until voters choose a successor. Whoever is appointed will have to run for election next year to serve out the remainder of Hall's term.

Hall served 24 years and was reelected to a seventh term unopposed in August 2026, before leaving on October 19, 2026. The council vote on the interim successor has not yet occurred.

The players

Metro Nashville Council

The Metro Nashville Council is the legislative body of Nashville and Davidson County, responsible for confirming the interim sheriff appointment.

Ruby Joyner

Ruby Joyner is the acting Davidson County sheriff, a veteran of the office since 1999 who in 2023 became the first Black woman sworn in as chief of correction in Nashville history.

Jared Irvine

Jared Irvine is a former Davidson County Sheriff's Office lieutenant who nominated himself for the interim sheriff appointment.

The details

Ruby Joyner is currently serving as acting sheriff after an internal appointment, and Jared Irvine, a former Davidson County Sheriff's Office lieutenant, nominated himself in a letter filed October 22, 2026. Candidates will interview before the council rules committee on November 10 before the full council votes.

October 19, 2026: Daron Hall's last day with the department.
October 22, 2026: Jared Irvine's nomination letter filed with the Metropolitan Clerk's Office.
November 10, 2026: Candidates interview before the council rules committee.
November 17, 2026: Council votes to appoint an interim sheriff.
2027: Election to serve out the remainder of Hall's term.

Leadership Transition

Hall's exit ends the longest sheriff tenure in Nashville history, a 24-year run that began when he was elected at age 37 in 2002. The council's interim pick will be the first new Davidson County sheriff in nearly 25 years.

Nashville residents will see a new interim leader of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after the council vote. Voters will choose a permanent sheriff in next year's election to serve out the remainder of Hall's term.

The takeaway

Leadership changes in long-tenured public offices often bring a shift in priorities, so residents may want to follow the council vote and the candidates' stated plans. Staying informed through council meeting records can clarify how the appointment is made.

What happens next

Candidates will interview before the council rules committee on November 10, 2026, and the full council is scheduled to vote on the interim sheriff on November 17, 2026.