Support Knox County Deputy Matt Kirchner

Dear friends, family, and community,

We are reaching out to you today in a time of great need for our Deputy Matt Kirchner. At approximately 10 pm on July 27, 2025, Deputy Kirchner and his probationary officer (Officer in Training) were involved in a serious accident while on duty. He and his Probationary Officer were responding to a fight call at the Ingles parking lot in Halls, when their cruiser was struck head-on by another vehicle.

Deputy Matt Kirchner this weeks Home Town Hero

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The Incident

At approximately 10 PM, while undertaking his duties to keep our community safe, Deputy Kirchner sustained severe injuries in the accident. He has a dislocated tibia/fibula, three fractures in his left ankle, bruising to his ribs, and various lacerations. He underwent surgery last night and will face a significant recovery process ahead.

Thankfully, his Probationary Officer did not require treatment, and the driver of the other vehicle also sustained injuries, which are still being assessed.

A Long Road to Recovery

As Deputy Kirchner begins his recovery journey, we want to rally around him and his family during this challenging time. The road ahead will be long and demanding, filled with rehabilitation efforts and emotional support. His family will need assistance due to Deputy Kirchner being unable to work his second jobs, family missing work and unforeseen expenses. as they navigate this unexpected hardship.

How You Can Help

We are asking for your generous support to help ease their burden. Any donation, big or small, will go a long way in providing financial relief for Deputy Kirchner's family and supporting his family through this difficult period.

Please keep Deputy Matt Kirchner in your prayers as he heals from this traumatic event. Your thoughts and support mean the world to him and his family, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for standing with our community hero and keeping him in your thoughts. Together, we can help them through this tough time.

You can make a difference by donating today to Blue Line Tennessee Inc..

Blue Line Tennessee is a Non-Profit Foundation with the goal of raising money to help the families, Departments and other groups (organizations) who support law enforcement officers who have selflessly given their lives in the line of duty or are seriously injured.