Lincoln County, TN Public Records

General Sessions Court
112 Main Ave S, Rm 203
Fayetteville, TN 37334 https://www.lincolncountytngov.com/co
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 931-433-1482
F: 931-438-1577
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No probation records released
17th District Circuit Court
112 Main Ave S, Rm 203
Fayetteville, TN 37334 https://www.lincolncountytngov.com/co
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 931-433-2334
F: 931-438-1577
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No probation records released
Chancery Court
112 Main Ave, Rm B109
Fayetteville, TN 37334 http://www.lincolncountytngov.com/cou
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4PM CST
P: 931-433-1482
F: 931-433-9313
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, divorce records released

Lincoln County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Lincoln 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.

Lincoln County
Register of Deeds
112 Main Ave S, Rm 104
Fayetteville, TN 37334 https://www.lincolncountytngov.com/re
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 931-433-5366
Fax: 931-433-9312
Recorded Documents

Lincoln County Vital Certificates

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Lincoln County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 570.23 sq mi
Population (2009): 33,374
  • Females: 51.7%
  • White: 90.3%
  • Black/African American: 7.3%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 88.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,034
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16%
High School Graduates (2000): 69.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 13,999
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.3%
Migration Flow to Lincoln County, TN from (2007-2008):

Lincoln County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $438,234
  • Construction: $22,933
  • Retail Trade: $42,644
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $19,735
  • Banking: $12,339
  • Retail Trade: $42,644
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $10,300
  • Manufacturing: $142,251
  • Farms: $6,557
  • Government: $95,146
Employed (2000): 14,762
Unemployed (2000): 873
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,477
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,394
Local Government Revenue (2007): $95,300 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $82,026 (thou. dol.)

Lincoln County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 426
  • Per 1,000 population: 13
Deaths (2007): 403
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4

Lincoln County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 176
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 11
  • Aggravated Assault: 161
Property Crimes (2008): 902
  • Burglary: 279
  • Larceny-Theft: 589
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 34

Lincoln County Genealogy Records