Brent Rowsey, formerly of Chester County, was recently named Detective in Brentwood.
Rowsey joined the Brentwood Police Department on November 28, 2016, after previously serving with the Searcy Police Department in Searcy, Ark. During his career with Brentwood, he has worked on both Third and Second Shift Patrol and has served in several specialized roles, including Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Officer, Crime Scene Technician, Crisis Negotiator and the department’s Fitness Coordinator.
Brent was officially sworn in as a Detective on December 8, 2025, during a ceremony at Brentwood City Hall in Brentwood.
He is also an active member of the Tennessee Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Council, supporting athletes and events across the state.
Brent holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Harding University. He and his wife, Emily, live in Franklin with their daughter, Bristol.
