Lauderdale County, TN Public Records

Chancery Court
PO Box 265
Ripley, TN 38063 http://www.lauderdalecountytn.org/liv
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-635-1941
F: 731-221-3134
Couriers: 100 Court House Sq
Ripley, TN 38063
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
Types of civil cases handled by the Chancery Court include: Divorces, Child Support and Alimony, Delinquent Property Taxes, .Adoptions, Land Disputes.
25th District Circuit Court
675 Hwy 51 S, Lauderdale County Justice Ctr
Ripley, TN 38063 http://www.lauderdalecountytn.org/liv
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-635-0101
F: 731-221-8663
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No sealed or adoption records released
General Sessions Court
675 Hwy 51 S
Ripley, TN 38063 http://www.lauderdalecountytn.org/liv
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM M-F CST
P: 731-635-2572
F: 731-221-8663
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Traffic
Restricted Records: No confidential records released
County Court
100 Court Sq
County Clerk's Office
Ripley, TN 38063
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-635-2561
F: 731-635-4301
Jurisdiction: Probate, Juvenile

Lauderdale County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Lauderdale 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.

Lauderdale County
Register of Deeds
100 Court Sq #6
Courthouse
Ripley, TN 38063
8:30AM-4PM CST
Phone: 731-635-2171
Fax: 731-635-9621
Recorded Documents

Lauderdale County Vital Certificates

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Lauderdale County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 470.45 sq mi
Population (2009): 26,471
  • Females: 47.6%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Black/African American: 33.9%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 62.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -632
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 23.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 62.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 7.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.55
Housing Units (2000): 10,563
Homeownership Rate (2000): 64.8%
Migration Flow to Lauderdale County, TN from (2007-2008):

Lauderdale County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $321,809
  • Construction: $7,037
  • Retail Trade: $19,147
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,678
  • Healthcare: $20,005
  • Banking: $10,937
  • Retail Trade: $19,147
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $104,856
  • Farms: $-183
  • Government: $88,587
Employed (2000): 10,245
Unemployed (2000): 756
Unemployment Rate (2009): 18.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,703
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,153
Local Government Revenue (2007): $45,310 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $26,592 (thou. dol.)

Lauderdale County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 376
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.1
Deaths (2007): 302
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6

Lauderdale County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 203
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 6
  • Robbery: 9
  • Aggravated Assault: 185
Property Crimes (2008): 944
  • Burglary: 309
  • Larceny-Theft: 563
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 72

Lauderdale County Genealogy Records