How to Search Tennessee Public Records

Tennessee's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 95 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Tennessee Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Chancery Court, Circuit Court, Criminal Court, General Sessions. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Tennessee Department of Health (Office of Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
7,227,750
Households
2,790,000
Median Income
$67,631
Median Home Value
$232,100

Statewide Databases

2054 official Tennessee government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.

Court Records

Court of Criminal Appeals | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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The Court of Criminal Appeals was created by the legislature in 1967 to hear trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The Tennessee General Assembly increased the membership of the court from nine to 12 on Sept.
Tennessee Eastern District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Official websites use .gov A .gov ... to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext. ...
Interactive Moving Violation Records
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Search for moving violation records of Tennessee drivers · Print search results · Access to Interactive Moving Violation Recordsis governed by the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 2000 (DPPA). In order to use this online service, you must meet two requirements: Be authorized by one of the provisions of the DPPA ·

Criminal Records

Tennessee Department of Health: Abuse Registry
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While searching for information on a particular health care professional, consumers should be aware that there are several locations available to aid them with their research. (Licensure Verification, Abuse Registry, and Monthly Disciplinary Actions Links to various Internet sites are available ...
Crime Statistics
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From hate crime, to crime in schools, to domestic violence, specialized reports produced by TBI help the public and key decision-makers understand the issues in their communities to better improve public safety for all of Tennessee's residents. ... Click here for information, instructions, and more detail on how to obtain criminal history checks. ... Click here for information, details, and FAQs on the state's system to provide background checks at the point of sale or transfer of firearms. ... Click here for procedures and contact information for court-permitted adjustments to criminal…
Search Results - Tennessee Felony Offender Information
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The information available in this application pertains to Tennessee felony offenders who are or who have been in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Correction. The information is submitted by various jurisdictions within Tennessee. Confirmation and/or elaboration should be obtained from the originating jurisdiction. Information such as an individual's current status (e.g., inmate, probation, parole) or parole eligibility is available to citizens free of charge.
Offender Search
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TDOC offers an online database to access information pertaining to felony offenders currently or formerly in the custody or under the supervision of the Tennessee Department of Correction .
Death Row Facts
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Number on Death Row: 42 Numbers Breakdown: 41 males and 1 female 20 White, 21 African Americans, 1 Asian · Where are they from? 28 offenders are from the largest metropolitan counties: Shelby (20), Davidson (3), Knox (4), and Hamilton (1) 13 offenders were convicted in East Tennessee 7 offenders ...
Escapee Jenkins Captured
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He was being housed at the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg at the time of his escape. A Bluff City, Tennessee woman has been charged with permitting and facilitating an escape, criminal conspiracy and criminal responsiblity for the conduct of another.
FAQs - Probation | Eastern District of Tennessee
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These public records are maintained by the U.S. District Court Clerk . Q: What are the standard conditions of probation the court must impose? ... Individuals on supervision are required by the Court to abide by certain rules. These rules are called the conditions of supervision.
Tennessee Eastern District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Official websites use .gov A .gov ... to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext. ...

Wants & Warrants

Offender Search
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Visitation is canceled this weekend ... Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX) Units 1-14 · TDOC offers an online database to access information pertaining to felony offenders currently or formerly in the custody or under the supervision of the Tennessee Department of ...

Vital Records

Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records
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Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world. ... Please select a location with GPS coordinates indicated by a map icon() to continue. Please select a cemetery indicated by a Find a Grave icon() to continue. ... When searching in a cemetery, use the ? or * wildcards in name fields. ? replaces one letter. * represents zero to many letters. E.g. Sorens?n or Wil* Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after.

Voter Records

Licenses

Verify Public Search
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Tennessee Department of Health: Licensure Verification
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Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming · Zip · Profession * ALL · Abuse Registry · Acupuncturist · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor · Anesthesiologist Assistant ·
Tennessee Department of Health Nurse Aide
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Go to TN.gov · Department of Health · Follow Us On · Facebook Twitter YouTube · TDH Newsroom · News Releases · Calendar of Events · HIPAA · Organizational Chart · History Milestones
12 Firms with Tennessee Offices Make Am Law 100 List - TBA Law Blog
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A dozen law firms with offices in Tennessee have made the Am Law 100 L
12 Firms with Tennessee Offices Make Am Law 100 List - TBA Law Blog
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A dozen law firms with offices in Tennessee have made the Am Law 100 L
Charitable Organization Exemption Request Guide | Tennessee Secretary of State
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If your organization does not solicit and receive and does not actually raise or receive gross contributions from the public in excess of $50,000 during a fiscal year , it may qualify for an Exemption pursuant to T.C.A. § 48-101-502 (a)(2), and does not pay a filing fee.
Business Entity Search - Tennessee Department of State
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The Tennessee Secretary of State has oversight of the Department of State. The Secretary of State is one of three Constitutional Officers elected by the General Assembly, in joint session. The Secretary of State is elected to a four-year term. The constitution mandates that it is the secretary's duty to keep a register ...
Licensed Check Cashers
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State of Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions regulates banks, credit unions, trust companies, business and industrial development corporations, industrial loan and thrift companies, insurance premium finance companies, mortgage lenders, brokers, servicers and originators, title pledge ...
Disciplinary Actions | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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The following list includes all public disciplinary actions, including suspensions, against judges since 2008.
Business Entity Search - Tennessee Department of State
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Due to expected inclement weather, the Tennessee Secretary of State's physical offices will be closed on Friday, Jan.
How to Get a License or Certification
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The following is a summary of education and experience requirements for obtaining licensure/certification as a real estate appraiser. All education "course providers" and courses must be approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission, except those applicants who are licensed or ...
ARELLO
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Our web service gives you access to over 2,976,365 real estate licensees . We receive licensee data directly from participating jurisdictions, most updated daily. With the ARELLO Licensee Verification Web Service, you can fully automate searches of our database and take the work out of licensee ...
Public & Private Trust Companies
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State of Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions regulates banks, credit unions, trust companies, business and industrial development corporations, industrial loan and thrift companies, insurance premium finance companies, mortgage lenders, brokers, servicers and originators, title pledge ...
TNCompass - Educator License Information
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Please register a TNCompass user account by using your date of birth and social security number · Licensed educators can update address, renew their license or add an endorsement to their license · Licensed educators will need their date of birth and social security number to access full ...
June 27, 2025 Via Email Glenn Kopchak, Executive Director
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Tennessee Appraiser Regulatory Program (State) Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission · (Commission) Education: X · States must ensure the delivery · mechanism for distance · education courses offered by a · non-academic provider, including secondary providers, has been approved by an AQB- approved organization providing ·
Obtaining a Driving Record (MVR)
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A Motor Vehicle Record, or MVR, is an official copy of your driving record . The MVR will show the past 3 or 10 years of your driving history. To protect your privacy, the MVR does not display your address. The Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act prohibits the release of personal identifying ...

Recorded Documents

Property Records

Search - Parcel search - Property Tax - City of Dyersburg, TN - Municipal Online Services
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City of Dyersburg, TN · Sign In / Register · search Parcel search · account_cash Estimate taxes · Parcel search · Parcel search criteria · Announcement · Office Hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm CST. Have a question? 731-288-7604 · customerservice @dyersburgtn.gov ·
Search - Parcel search - Property Tax - Goodlettsville, TN - Municipal Online Services
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105 South Main Street | Goodlettsville, TN 37072 | 615-851-2200 · | Terms and conditions · | Contact us · | ©2026 Tyler Technologies · Announcement · Office Hours are Monday and Friday 7:30-4:30 and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30-5:30. 3% CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PROCESSING FEE + $1.25 will ...
Real Property Tax | Nashville.gov
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Property tax statements are generated from the Tax Roll and mailed the first week of October each year . The tax collection period is from October through the following February. Any taxes not paid in full by the last day of February are subject ...
Property Taxes | Town of Thompson's Station, TN
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The Town of Thompson's Station does not collect property taxes directly. Residents of Thompson's Station (along with residents of Brentwood, Franklin and Nolensville) pay property taxes directly to the Williamson County Trustee's Office . The Trustee's Office allows you to pay your property ...
Tennessee Trustee
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The Tennessee Trustee's Association provides this website for the benefit of its members and the general public. Public Access includes a tax calculator tax search, online payments using credit cards and electronic checks, links to individual County Trustee websites, and FAQs.
Staff Directory • Tax Department
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6400 Stage Road PO Box 341148 Bartlett, TN 38184-1148Phone: 901-385-6428Fax: 901-384-8061 Link: Tax Department Page · Hours · Monday through Friday · 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Return to Staff Directory · Home · Site Map · Contact Us · Accessibility · Copyright Notices ·
Brentwood News | City of Brentwood
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The proposed budget continues Brentwood’s conservative fiscal foundation. For nearly three decades, there has not been a change in the City’s effective property tax rate, which will remain at 36 cents for 2021.
Geography Information Systems (GIS) Department | Chattanooga.gov
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Chattanooga GIS Map A comprehensive map that compiles all fundamental city mapping data, including parcel information . Property Information Map Interactive map allowing residents to input their location to view their scheduled collection days ...
Search
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Assessor of Property · Marty Haynes · 6135 Heritage Park Drive Bonny Oaks Chattanooga, TN 37416 Phone: 423-209-7300 Fax: 423-209-7301 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Except on Holidays · Search · About · Street Name: · Street Number: · Parcel: · Owner: · * Searching requires only ...
Property taxes | Cleveland, TN - Official Website
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Cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards are accepted. Go to: Municipal Building 190 Church Street NE Cleveland, TN 37364 · Our drop box located outside the front door of Municipal Building for payments. Please be sure to include a copy of your tax bill or write the bill number on your check.
Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ
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Maps of the City Streets (PDF), Zoning Page, Land Use (PDF), and Urban Growth Boundary (PDF) are available. Other Maps are also available upon requests. Please refer to the GIS Division on the menu to the left.
City of Memphis ePayments Site
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The 2025 tax rate is $ 2.58081 per $100 assessed value . 2025 taxes are due August 31, 2025. Interest in the amount of 1.5% of the unpaid tax will accrue monthly starting September 1, 2025
City of Murfreesboro - T N - Tax
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Skip to main content Accessibility Statement · City of Murfreesboro 111 West Vine Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-893-5210
Property Tax Questions and Answers | Nashville.gov
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City taxes (if any) may be obtained from the city collecting official, who may be either the city treasurer, city recorder, or the county trustee, who sometimes also serves as the city tax collector. The interest rate applicable to taxes under appeal is the composite prime rate published by the Federal Reserve Board, minus two points. An auction of parcels of property that have delinquent taxes. The tax sale auctions are held one Wednesday a month, starting in June of each year and continuing until all the properties in the lawsuit are sold or the property owner pays the taxes. The…
Property Locator - Oak Ridge, TN - CityView Portal
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Use this Geographic Information Service from Oak Ridge, Tennessee to search for parcel information by name, address, GIS number or map/group/parcel # and view interactive maps of the area.
Oakridgetn
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City taxes are due and payable July 1st through August 31st without penalty. A 1.5% penalty accrues on September 1st and increases at an additional 1.5% on the first of each month thereafter until paid · If there are questions about the property tax information provided here, you may contact ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Tennessee's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Tennessee's court system is headed by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Chancery Court, Circuit Court, Criminal Court, General Sessions. Many Tennessee courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Tennessee Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Tennessee vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Tennessee Department of Health (Office of Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Tennessee sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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