Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Brian Denning was killed in an automobile collision on Long Hollow Pike while returning from an investigation in White House at about 1:00 am.
His patrol car left the roadway, struck a tree, and burst into flames. Several witnesses attempted to free him from the vehicle but were unable to due to the flames.
Deputy Denning had served with the Sumner County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and was assigned to the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two stepchildren, parents, godson, brother, sister, four nieces, and four nephews.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Denning gave the Sumner County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gallatin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Denning.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Brian DeWayne Denning is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TN, 191 of 769 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Sumner County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 3 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brian DeWayne Denning's cause is highlighted.
How Brian DeWayne Denning Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Brian DeWayne Denning is highlighted in Dec.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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