Johnson County, TN Public Records

General Sessions Court
PO Box 73
Mountain City, TN 37683
Hours: 8:30AM-N 1PM-5PM EST
P: 423-727-9012
F: 423-727-3963
Couriers: 222 W Main St
Mountain City, TN 37683
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, expunged or juvenile records released
1st District Circuit Court
PO Box 73
Mountain City, TN 37683
Hours: 8:30AM-N 1PM-5PM EST
P: 423-727-9012
F: 423-727-3963
Couriers: 222 W Main St
Mountain City, TN 37683
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No adoption, expunged or juvenile records released
Chancery Court
PO Box 196
Mountain City, TN 37683 http://www.county-courthouse.com/tn/m
Hours: 8:30AM-N; 1-5PM EST
P: 423-727-7853
F: 423-727-7012
Couriers: 222 West Main Street
Mountain City, TN 37683
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption records released
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.

Johnson County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Johnson 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.

Johnson County
Register of Deeds
222 W Main St
Mountain City, TN 37683
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 423-727-7841
Fax: 423-727-9130
Recorded Documents

Johnson County Vital Certificates

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Johnson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 298.47 sq mi
Population (2009): 18,006
  • Females: 45.9%
  • White: 95.9%
  • Black/African American: 3.1%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 507
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 25.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 58.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 6.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.35
Housing Units (2000): 7,879
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.7%
Migration Flow to Johnson County, TN from (2007-2008):

Johnson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $189,799
  • Construction: $10,868
  • Retail Trade: $16,561
  • Professional and Technical Services: $5,681
  • Healthcare: $13,970
  • Banking: $5,622
  • Retail Trade: $16,561
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $42,187
  • Farms: $-3,510
  • Government: $39,235
Employed (2000): 6,311
Unemployed (2000): 472
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,785
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $25,791 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $17,958 (thou. dol.)

Johnson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 188
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4
Deaths (2007): 214
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6

Johnson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 72
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 72
Property Crimes (2008): 244
  • Burglary: 94
  • Larceny-Theft: 131
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 19

Johnson County Genealogy Records