FOP Fort Loudon Area Lodge 021

05/13/2026

04/23/2026

REMINDER: FOP payments for 2026 are due by April 1st! We currently have 63 members who have not paid their dues, we will be forced to remove you from the roster if not paid. Thank you for your cooperation.

04/16/2026

Greetings FOP Members,
We have been working diligently to secure a location where we can eventually establish a dedicated gun range for FOP members. As you can imagine, this will take time, as it involves locating suitable land, securing funding, and addressing insurance requirements.
In the meantime, we have partnered with several local ranges that have generously offered discounted memberships for our members. Please share this information with others! Below are the participating ranges and their membership details:
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Windrock Shooting Range
• $115/year (25% discount)
• 6 pistol bays
• 2 additional members-only pistol bays
• Shotgun range
• Rifle range (up to 150 yards)
• 10% off ammunition
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Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association (ORSA)
• $180/year
• Requires FOP card, ID, and completed background check
• 3 s***t and trap ranges
• High-power range (200–1000 yards)
• Bench rest range (up to 200 yards)
• Action pistol bays (IDPA, USPSA, Cowboy, ICORE, Steel Challenge)
• Gun competitions
• Archery range
• Indoor range
• Rifle practice range (up to 100 yards)
• Plinking range (up to 100 yards)
• Sporting clays (14 stations)
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Range USA
• $202.44/year (25% discount)
• Indoor shooting range
• 10% off fi****ms, ammunition, optics, and accessories
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We will continue working toward establishing a dedicated FOP range, but we hope these partnerships provide immediate, affordable opportunities for our members to train and shoot. I have attached the websites for each range for you to do some more research if you are interested.
www.windrockshootingrange.com
https://www.orsaonline.org
https://www.rangeusa.com
We also encourage everyone to attend our monthly meetings, held every second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 PM at the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Kevin Kirkland
Vice President, FOP Lodge 21

04/15/2026

The FOP 2026 member cards have arrived! You can pick them up at the office Monday–Friday, 0830–1630 hours.

Dues:

Active Member: $50
Retired Member: $50
Associate Member: $75
Please make checks payable to FOP Lodge 021, or cash accepted. If you haven’t joined yet and would like to, you can still fill out an application.

Thank you for your support.

Kevin Kirkland
Vice President FOP Lodge 21

04/07/2026

🚔 Support Those Who Protect Us – Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Benevolent Fund 🚔

Join us for the “Beyond the Badge” First Annual Fundraiser benefiting the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Benevolent Fund!

This incredible organization provides financial support to deputies and their families in times of need, including:
▪️ Families of fallen officers
▪️ Line-of-duty emergencies
▪️ Scholarship opportunities

📅 April 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Tellico Village Yacht Club – Loudon, TN
💲 $50 per person

Enjoy:
🌮 Mexican buffet
🎶 Live music
🎟️ Raffles
🍹 Cash bar
🤝 Meet Sheriff Jimmy Davis and command staff

Let’s come together as a community to support the men and women who protect and serve Loudon County every day.

🎟️ For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit: www.lcsdbtn.org

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 021!

Wishing you and your families a day filled with peace, hope, and renewal. Stay safe and enjoy this special day with those who matter most. ✝️💙

02/03/2026

Never forget, Sergeant Chris Jenkins. 💙

01/14/2026

Greetings,
As we usher in 2026, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a happy New Year and reflect on the festive spirit of the holiday season.
We are pleased to announce that open enrollment for new members is now underway. The membership dues for the upcoming year are as follows:

• Associate Members: $75
• Retired Members: $50
• Active Members: $50

Membership Categories:
• Associate Members are open to any citizen of Loudon County and surrounding areas. By becoming an Associate Member, you will not only support our local Sheriff’s Office and Police Departments but will also have the privilege of obtaining an Associate FOP license plate for your vehicle at the local DMV. (+fee from the DMV for the License Plate)
• Retired Members are welcome to all retired law enforcement officers who have retired in good standing from their respective agencies.
• Active Members are available for all full-time, active law enforcement officers.

We kindly remind our current members that it is time to renew your FOP membership by February 28, 2026. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the appropriate application and bring it to the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office with payment (Cash or Check).
We look forward to a year filled with continued service to our community and strengthening our bonds of fellowship in 2026.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment.
Sincerely,

Kevin Kirkland
Vice-President
Fraternal Order of Police

01/08/2026

As we kick off 2026, the Fraternal Order of Police would like to invite all members to attend our January meeting.

📍 Location: Loudon County Sheriff’s Office
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 13
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM

We encourage all members to attend and be part of the discussion as we begin the new year. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

*We will be meeting in Courtroom 2, depending on how many people we have in attendance we may move to the squad room. We will be discussing future events and fundraising opportunities and we would love your input.