HEISKELL, Tenn — The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was discovered at the Chestnut Ridge Landfill.
According to a post on ACSO's Facebook page, the landfill on Fleenor Mill Road is closed while detectives investigate. It said the landfill will remain closed until further notice.
Originally, the sheriff said they were investigating a "possible body" found.
The sheriff's office was on scene and actively investigating the situation. Information about how the discovery was made was not immediately available.
A representative for WM, the company that manages the landfill, said they were cooperating with Anderson County authorities.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.