The town of Ashland City, Tennessee is mourning the loss of former police chief Marc Coulon, a longtime public servant who spent nearly five decades in law enforcement.
Town leaders said Coulon served the Ashland City Police Department with professionalism, integrity, and compassion throughout his career. He held several roles within the department, including detective, assistant chief, and ultimately chief of police, where officials say he led with a strong sense of duty and care for both officers and the community.
Originally from France, Coulon also served in the United States Army. He enlisted in July 1965 and was stationed at Fort Campbell before deploying to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. After being wounded in an ambush in 1968, he recovered and voluntarily returned to his unit to complete his tour of duty. His military service earned several honors, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Air Medal.
Coulon moved to Cheatham County, Tennessee in 1970 and went on to dedicate 49 years to law enforcement, serving with both the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department and the Ashland City Police Department.
He served as Ashland City’s police chief from 2006 until retiring in 2019. In 2013, he was recognized as Middle Tennessee Police Chief of the Year, reflecting the respect he earned from colleagues across the region.
Town officials said Coulon will be remembered not only for his professional accomplishments, but also for his kindness, humility, and dedication to his family, friends, and community. Leaders said his work helped strengthen trust between law enforcement and residents and created a lasting legacy for the department.
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