The Tennessee Highway Patrol has named Warren County resident Jeff Mosley as its new captain in the Chattanooga District.Mosley replaces Capt. Jessie Brooks, who was appointed last month to lead the Highway Patrol’s Knoxville District. Mosley, who was formerly assigned to the district that included Warren County, has most recently served as road lieutenant since 2009 in neighboring Coffee County.“We’ve had our eyes on Jeff for a while now,” Highway Patrol Col. Tracy Trott said in making the announcement. “He has proven himself as an up-and-coming leader in our organization, and we’ve now given him the opportunity to produce positive results in the Chattanooga District.”In assuming his new duties, Capt. Mosley will oversee 12 counties, and approximately 75 employees including troopers, dispatchers and other office personnel.The state is divided into eight districts with one captain leading each district.“It’s a great honor to be able to serve the people of Tennessee in this way,” said Mosley, who added the promotion is going to cut into his hours at the gym.
Mosley promoted to captain