DISTRICT 5
District Attorney
Ryan Desmond
Serving Blount County | Tennessee
A career prosecutor, Gen. Ryan Desmond has previously served as the lead homicide litigator, prosecutor for the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force and the City of Alcoa. Ryan strives to administer justice equally and fairly under the law, while ensuring that those victimized by criminal conduct have a voice in our justice system. He lives in Maryville with his wife, Jodie, and their two children Tucker and Carly.
News & Media Releases
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Staff
Ryan K. Desmond
District Attorney General
Tracy Jenkins
Deputy District Attorney General
Tyler Parks
Assistant District Attorney
Blount County CID
Thomas Small
Assistant District Attorney
City of Alcoa
Tiffany Smith
Assistant District Attorney
Domestic Violence
Ashley Salem
Assistant District Attorney
Juvenile Court
Lara Gill
Assistant District Attorney
Drug Task Force
Grae Hinds
Assistant District Attorney
Vehicular Crimes
Chad Taylor
Assistant District Attorney
General Prosecution
Sarah Lay
Administrative Assistant
Mary Caylor
Victim-Witness Coordinator
mkcaylor@tndagc.org
Charli Whaley
Asst. Victim-Witness Coordinator
lcwhaley@tndagc.org
Statewide Resources
Criminal Injuries Compensation
If you or someone you know is an innocent victim of a violent crime committed in the State of Tennessee, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund may be a financial resource for you.
TN Voices for Victims
Tennessee Voices For Victims (TVFV) works on behalf of victims of crime in Tennessee. We are a central agency that enables crime victims across the state to network with one another and journey toward healing.
Offender Lookup
VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.
TN Domestic Violence Hotline
The Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline is a referral and counseling helpline for victims of domestic violence. Counselors are available 24/7 to offer referrals and supportive listening, and help with safety planning.