Jefferson County, TN Public Records

Chancery Court
PO Box 5
Dandridge, TN 37725 http://www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/law-
Hours: 8AM-4:PM M-F EST
P: 865-397-2404
F: 865-397-5645
Couriers: 202 W Main St., 2nd Fl
Dandridge, TN 37725
Jurisdiction: Civil
Types of civil cases handled by the Chancery Court include: Divorces, Child Support and Alimony, Delinquent Property Taxes, Trust Account for Minors, Adoptions, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Land Disputes, Workers' Compensation, Contract Lawsuits.
General Sessions Court
PO Box 671
Dandridge, TN 37725 http://www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 865-397-2786
F: 865-397-4894
Couriers: 765 Justice Center Dr
Dandridge, TN 37725
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
4th District Circuit Court
PO Box 761
Dandridge, TN 37725 http://www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 865-397-2786
F: 865-397-4894
Couriers: 765 Justice Center Dr
Dandridge, TN 37725
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
County Court
PO Box 710
Dandridge, TN 37725 http://www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/law-
Hours: 8AM-6PM M; 8AM-4:30PN T-F: 8AM-11AM Sat EST
P: 865-397-2935
F: 865-397-3839
Couriers: 214 W Main St
Dandridge, TN 37725
Jurisdiction: Probate

Jefferson County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson County
Register of Deeds
202 W Main St
Dandridge, TN 37725 http://www.jeffersoncountytn.gov/busi
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 865-397-2918
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

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Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 273.81 sq mi
Population (2009): 51,722
  • Females: 50.5%
  • White: 95.9%
  • Black/African American: 2.3%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 7,428
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 71%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.49
Housing Units (2000): 19,319
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.9%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, TN from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $637,976
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $53,335
  • Professional and Technical Services: $14,644
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $14,248
  • Retail Trade: $53,335
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $12,567
  • Manufacturing: $175,229
  • Farms: $-6,065
  • Government: $101,487
Employed (2000): 20,664
Unemployed (2000): 1,184
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,200
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,811
Local Government Revenue (2007): $64,691 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $43,619 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 613
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.2
Deaths (2007): 509
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.8

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 150
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 19
  • Robbery: 14
  • Aggravated Assault: 116
Property Crimes (2008): 1,651
  • Burglary: 486
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,035
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 130

Jefferson County Genealogy Records