The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Race Is Getting Crowded. Three Men Are Looking To Unseat Longtime Sheriff Wayne Anderson. Matt Austin Has Announced His Campaign. He Has Worked At The Bristol Tennessee Police Department For The Past 27 Years. Former Kingsport Police Sergeant Joe Earles Is Also Seeking The Seat And Says He Wants To Work On Efficiency. Former Sheriff’s Employee Jeff Cassidy, Has Picked Up His Paperwork To File A Petition To Run For Sheriff. He Plans To File Today. He’s Currently The Law Enforcement Training Coordinator At Walters State Community College. Sheriff Anderson Announced Last Week He Would Be Seeking Another Term. The Primary Is Set For May With The Election To Be Held In August.