McMinn County, TN Public Records

General Sessions Court
1317 S White St
Athens, TN 37303 https://mcminncountytn.gov/general_se
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM M-TH; 8:30-N 1PM-4PM F (only) EST
P: 423-745-1923
F: 423-744-1642
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption records released
Probate records handled by Chancery Court after 07/04; prior in Circuit Court. This Clerk's office will accept faxed records request but the search will not be a priority (will get to when they have time).
10th District Circuit Court
1317 S White St
Athens, TN 37303 http://mcminncountytn.gov/circuit_cou
Hours: 8:30AM-N 1PM-4PM EST
P: 423-745-1923
F: 423-744-1642
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption records released
Probate records handled by Chancery Court after 07/04; prior in Circuit Court. This Clerk's office will accept faxed records request but the search will not be a priority (will get to when they have time).
Chancery Court
6 E Madison Ave, Courthouse
Clerk & Master
Athens, TN 37303-3666 https://mcminncountytn.gov/clerk_mast
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM M-TH, Till 5PM F EST
P: 423-745-1281
F: 423-744-1652
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
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, Probate, etc.

McMinn County, TN Vital Records

Contact the McMinn 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.

McMinn County
Register of Deeds
6 E Madison Ave
Courthouse, Main Fl
Athens, TN 37303 https://mcminncountytn.gov/register_o
8:30AM-4PM EST
Phone: 423-745-1232
Recorded Documents

McMinn County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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McMinn County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 430.28 sq mi
Population (2009): 52,739
  • Females: 51.5%
  • White: 93.4%
  • Black/African American: 4.3%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,729
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 69.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 21,626
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.7%
Migration Flow to McMinn County, TN from (2007-2008):

McMinn County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $980,194
  • Construction: $52,703
  • Retail Trade: $71,506
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $37,774
  • Retail Trade: $71,506
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $20,419
  • Manufacturing: $426,633
  • Farms: $-2,334
  • Government: $115,223
Employed (2000): 21,947
Unemployed (2000): 1,235
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,238
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,235
Local Government Revenue (2007): $105,381 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $56,857 (thou. dol.)

McMinn County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 606
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6
Deaths (2007): 578
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.3

McMinn County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 337
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 12
  • Robbery: 41
  • Aggravated Assault: 284
Property Crimes (2008): 2,329
  • Burglary: 585
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,596
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 148

McMinn County Genealogy Records