How to Search Blount County Public Records
Blount County is a Tennessee county of about 142,211 residents (Census estimate), with Maryville as the county seat, covering 558.8 square miles.
- Court records: Blount County | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts — tncourts.gov.
- Criminal records: Sex Offenders — sor.tbi.tn.gov.
- Voter records: Blount County Early Voting Site(s) - TNMap — tnmap.tn.gov.
- Professional licenses: BLOUNT COUNTY CLERK BUSINESS LISTINGS - NEW BUSINESSES — blounttn.gov.
- Recorded documents: Blount County — blounttn.gov.
Population
142,211
Households
53,456
Square Miles
558.8
County Seat
Maryville
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Blount County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Searching Blount County: what to expect
Searches in Blount County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (3 below) and Tennessee's statewide databases for everything else. For cases, go straight to blounttn.gov: Tennessee courts search county by county, and that's Blount County's entry point. The standout local source is blountgis.org, covering parcel and property-tax data. The county posts nothing for vital records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Tennessee vital records page. When the web runs out, the courthouse in Maryville holds the paper.
Blount County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Blount County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census ACS 2024 estimates.
142,211
Population
Census estimate
53,456
Households
Census estimate
$70,935
Median income
Annual household
$247,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Maryville
County seat
In Tennessee
Court records
2 sources
Criminal records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
2 sources
Blount County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Blount County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Blount County | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts Online Court Records Search | Blount County, TN |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders Bill Lee Governor TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ATTN: TORIS |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details Circuit Court Public Records Request & Policy | Blount County, T |
| Vital records | Tennessee County Clerk |
| Voter records | Blount County Early Voting Site(s) - TNMap |
| Professional licenses | BLOUNT COUNTY CLERK BUSINESS LISTINGS - NEW BUSINESSES Local Ordinances | Blount County, TN |
| Recorded documents | 1796-1850: Tennessee Marriages | Blount County TNGenWeb Blount County |
What Changed in 2026 — Blount County Records
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Official county website
Blount County's official government website is linked below as the canonical local source for county offices and record requests.
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Court records access
Court records for Blount County are accessed through the official court source linked on this page.
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Recorded documents & property
The county's official channel for recorded documents and property records is linked on this page.
The 4-Step Blount County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Blount County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Blount County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Tennessee statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Tennessee state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Blount County Records
MYTH"Blount County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Blount County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Blount County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Blount County data."
FACTOnly the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Blount County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Blount County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Blount County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- — Court records — official source
- sor.tbi.tn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- assessment.cot.tn.gov — Property records — official source
- www.blounttn.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Blount County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Blount County, use Tennessee's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Tennessee statewide record systems:
- Tennessee Court Records →
- Tennessee Criminal Records →
- Tennessee Property Records →
- Tennessee Vital Records →
- Tennessee Voter Records →
- Tennessee Wants & Warrants →
- Tennessee Licenses →
- Tennessee Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Tennessee statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step Tennessee guides that use these databases:
About Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County is located in eastern Tennessee. The county seat is Maryville (official site: http://www.blounttn.org/).
- Population: 142,211
- Households: 53,456
- Median household income: $70,935
- Median home value: $247,600
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 558.8 sq mi
- Population density: 254.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 30
Businesses | Tennessee Secretary of State
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File annual reports, file new businesses online, search UCCs, order copies and certificates, and search business entities with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Blount County | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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Court case information for Tennessee. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed matters are excluded by rule everywhere.
Online Court Records Search | Blount County, TN
Criminal & Court Records
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Court case information for Blount County, Tennessee. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed matters are excluded by rule everywhere.
Administrative Office of the Courts
Criminal & Court Records
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Court case information for Blount County, Tennessee. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work. The docket is the official chronology; news accounts and third-party sites derive from it.
Sex Offenders
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Public’s Online Court Records Search · https://blount.tncrtinfo.com/Default.aspx · This link is to search current public court records. Current records are cases that have been filed from August 1, 2019 to Present. However, some cases that were filed prior to that date may be available.
Bill Lee Governor TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ATTN: TORIS
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found Tennessee criminal history based on the information provided.
🌐 tn.gov
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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This office holds the sheriff's records for Blount County. If a link breaks, start from vinelink.vineapps.com directly.
Tennessee Drug Offender Registry Database
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Registered offender information covering Blount County, Tennessee. Address searches show registrants near a location; state law spells out how the data may be used. Using registry information to harass or discriminate is itself an offense — the site states the rules plainly.
BLOUNT COUNTY CLERK BUSINESS LISTINGS - NEW BUSINESSES
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Business filing records for Tennessee. Officer and organizer names, where filed, are public in most states. It is the first stop for confirming a business is real, active, and who stands behind it.
Local Ordinances | Blount County, TN
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Official public records resource for Blount County, Tennessee. Fees, where charged, are set by statute or published schedule, not discretion. What displays online is usually a subset — the office holds more than it posts.
Verify Public Search
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Public’s Online Court Records Search · https://blount.tncrtinfo.com/Default.aspx
What You Need to Renew Registration in Tennessee | TNCountyClerk.com
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Property research in Blount County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details
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This site allows anyone to search for property values and other key information about properties across the state of Tennessee. The data on this site is produced by the state's county Assessors of Property.
Circuit Court Public Records Request & Policy | Blount County, TN
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C. Requests for inspection may be made orally or in writing on Form A at the office of the Blount County Circuit Court Clerk, 926 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 or use the link for "Form A" located at the top of this page. D.
Blount County GIS
Property & Tax Records
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Parcel mapping for Blount County, Tennessee with ownership and assessment layers. Layers typically include lot lines, zoning, and aerial imagery, with links to assessor data.
Property Assessor
Property & Tax Records
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Property assessment records for Blount County, Tennessee. Records show assessed values, property characteristics, and several years of history. Building sketches and photos ride along with many property cards.
Taxes
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State of Tennessee funds, which are primarily education dollars, represent another 30% of the revenue collected. Local Option Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Business Tax, Federal funds, Fees, Charges, and Fines represent the majority of the remaining 30% of the revenue .
Tennessee County Clerk
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Complete the below marriage application information to process your application request more efficiently. The information entered below will automatically be forwarded to the blount County Clerk's Office. Note: You will need to use your marriage license within thirty days of the date issued.
Blount County Early Voting Site(s) - TNMap
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Division of Publications publishes the following: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, Administrative Register, Blue Book, Open Appointments, Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennesse, and other documents for which the secretary of state is responsible.
1796-1850: Tennessee Marriages | Blount County TNGenWeb
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This is the request channel for Blount County vital records — births, deaths, and marriages. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
Blount County
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Since 2005, Blount County GIS Group has provided oversight and guidance for geospatial policies; manage and develop join fiber optic assets; develop, populate, and maintain a countywide GIS; and provide analysis and support to all departments within the three governments. The Blount County Property Assessor provides PDF's of individual tax maps. For publicly available digital data, the state of Tennessee Comptroller assimilates county parcel data to provide a parcel dataset containing parcel geometry and select attributes available for public download.
Prisoner of War Veterans | Blount County, TN
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Official public records resource for Blount County, Tennessee. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind. Older material may require an in-person visit or a mailed request.
Code Documents & Links | Blount County, TN
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Official public records resource for Blount County, Tennessee. Fees, where charged, are set by statute or published schedule, not discretion. Public-records law applies here: what they hold, you can generally request.
Staff Directory • Blount County, TN • CivicEngage
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Office directory for Blount County, Tennessee. Fax numbers still matter here — plenty of clerk offices accept requests no other way. Phone first: five minutes with the right clerk saves a misdirected records request.
About | Blount County, TN
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Businesses and Industries continue to find Blount County an attractive place to do business. The largest employers for the residents of the County are Clayton Homes, Inc., DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., Blount Memorial Hospital, Blount County Government & Schools, McGhee Tyson ANG Base, Arconic (formerly known as Alcoa, Inc.), Newell Rubbermaid, Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, and Maryville City Schools round out the top 10 largest employers.
Tennessee County Clerk
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Welcome to the new TNCountyClerk.com Offering online payment and information lookup for your county clerk office · Disclaimer: We, Business Information System (BIS).
Tennessee County Clerk
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Day-to-day records for Blount County pass through the clerk's office reached here. If a link breaks, start from secure.tncountyclerk.com directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Blount County?
Blount County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. No verified official source for this record type is currently listed. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Tennessee law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Tennessee marriage records public?
Marriage records in Tennessee are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a Tennessee background check?
Tennessee background checks are handled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.