Jackson County TN

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Assessor of Property

Kaleb Allen

Assessor of Property

The Property Assessor inventories all parcels of real estate, along with tangible, real and intangible personal property in Jackson County. This office also maintains tax maps showing the location of property and ownership of property cards. This office is elected county-wide every 4 years. The office is located on the main floor of the Courthouse.

Mail

Assessor of Property
P.O. Box 281
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-0246
Fax: (931) 268-0246

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	8 - 12

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Circuit Court Clerk

Jeff Hardy

Circuit Court Clerk

Terra Long, Deputy Clerk

Latoya Pryor, Deputy Clerk

Joan Sisco, Deputy Clerk

The Circuit Court Clerk prepares and files all records of Circuit, Criminal, General Sessions and Juvenile Courts. This office also prepares dockets for all courts, collects fees and fines, and issues court related documents. The office is located on the second floor of the Courthouse. The Circuit Court Clerk and his staff are not qualified nor permitted by law to provide advice with respect to any legal matter.

Jury Information Hotline (931) 268-9314 after 5:00pm

Notice to Jurors

All jurors that were selected on February 24, 2025, need to call back (268-9314) on Monday, April 14th after 5 pm.

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Mail

Circuit Court Clerk
P.O. Box 205
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9314
Fax: (931) 268-4555

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	Closed

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Online Payments

Clerk and Master
Chancery Court
Probate Court

Sherrie Pippin-Loftis

Clerk and Master

Lisa Sullivan, Chief Deputy Clerk

The Clerk and Masters office files and maintains all records of the Chancery Court.

The Clerk and Master also:

Prepares Chancery Court dockets.
Collects delinquent property taxes
Conducts delinquent property tax auctions
Accepts Child supports payments
Conducts probate transactions

Wills may be filed at the Clerk and Masters office by customer request.

The Clerk and Master is the ADA coordinator for the courthouse. Contact this office if you need special assistance accessing or visiting the courthouse.

The office is located on the first floor of the courthouse.

The Clerk and Master is appointed by the Chancellor to serve a 6 year term.

C.K. Smith is Chancellor of the 15th Judicial District. Chancellor holds Chancery Court in Jackson County the first full week of April, August and December. Contact this office to be scheduled on the docket.

Chambers are held on the first and third Fridays each month at the Trousdale County (Hartsville) Courthouse

PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE AGENT
Passport information and requirements:

2 Passport Photo ID's. (not available to be taken on site)
Original or Certified Birth Certificate.
Legal State Photo Identifcation.

You may pick up your application at the Clerk and Masters office or visit Travel.State.Gov for downloads and additional information.

****NOTICE CONCERNING GENEALOGY RESEARCH****

This is a small office with limited staff members. You are welcome to visit our office during regular Clerk and Master business hours for your reasearch needs. You may wish to contact our Archives at 931-268-9877, their office hours are Tuesday and Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Mail

Clerk and Master
P.O. Box 342
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9516

24 hour answering machine with Clerk and Master office details.

Fax: (931) 268-9512

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	Closed

Email Sherrie

Local Court Rules

Court Costs

Court Sales

County Clerk

Brandon 'Murtle' Stafford

County Clerk

Greg Scott, Chief Deputy Clerk

Title and Registration, Marriage License, Notary Public, Business Tax. County Clerks will only have the ability to open new accounts, close accounts and sell Transit Vendor Licenses. Beginning January 1, 2010 all Business Tax Returns will be mailed directly from the Department of Revenue. Business owners must file the returns with the Department of Revenue. Any questions concerning Business Licenses call 1-800-342-1003 or go to the Department of Revenue.

Jackson County residents can now renew vehicle registrations online. Go to Tennessee County Clerk and click the "All Counties" bar, then click Jackson County for yor online renewals. (There will be a convenience fee. The state and local governments will not pay the convenience fee on credit or debit card transactions for customers.)

Please go to the Department of Revenue for all vehicle forms, business tax information, sales tax id numbers applications, sales tax exemption information and forms. These are your following choices to use:

State Tax Forms

Tax-specific Forms (Indexed by Type of Tax)
General-purpose Revenue Forms
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Fill-in Forms

Vehicle Title and Registration Forms
Commercial Vehicle Registration Forms (Motor Carrier)
Tennessee Secretary of State Business Forms
Approved Software Vendors for Computer-generated Forms

Basically for title and registration, low sale and gift affidavits you will use the link of "Vehicle Title and Registration Forms."

TN Dept of Secretary of State -- Notary Information, Charters, Business Services, Charitable Fund-raising, Elections, Publications and much more.

TN Dept of Disabilites -- Licensure Verification for health care workers.

TN Department of Vehicle Commissions -- This link will let you see if a dealership is active or inactive to sell vehicles. Forms to download or email to complain about a dealership and frequently asked questions.

TN Department of Commerce and Insurance

TN Department of Health -- This site lets you apply for a duplicate birth certificate.

You will scroll down and on the left you will see "APPLICATIONS AND DOWNLOADS." Click that and it will take you to the page you will need.

****NOTICE CONCERNING GENEALOGY RESEARCH****

This is a small office with limited staff members, therefore we do not perform genealogy research for custromers . You are welcome to visit our office during regular County Clerk business hours for your reasearch needs. This County Clerk office "ONLY" has Marriage records from 1881 to present. When the Jackson County Archive Building is completed all Marriage Records from 1881 through 1960 will be entered into the Jackson County Archive Building. The County Clerks office has no birth nor death records .

Mail

County Clerk
P.O. Box 346
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9212
Fax: (931) 268-4149

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	8 - 12

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County Mayor

Jim Morgan

Interim County Mayor

Tanna Terry, Administrative Assistant

Clara Jones, Bookkeeper

From the Mayor

Jackson County ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

Jackson County just finished an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan on all County Buildings, programs, and services. This can be found on the website under the Governments tab.Jackson County has made several efforts over the years to improve accessibility, including the completion of this Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP). Jackson County has completed a self-evaluation of all county facilities, programs, and procedures and prepared a Transition Plan that outlines the necessary steps to be fully compliant with the requirements of Title II of the ADA. The county will strive to ensure that all residents and visitors are able to access all services, programs, and activities, and will promptly investigate any formal grievance filed according to the grievance procedures outlined.

Mail

County Mayor

PO Box 617

Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9888z

Fax: (931) 268-9060

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Election Commission

Drew McMillan

Election Commission Administrator

Notice to Electorates

*The Jackson County Election Commission meets the first Tuesday of every month at 8:30AM in the Election Commission office located @ 238 N. Grundy Quarles Hwy, Suite A in Gainesboro, TN. The meetings are open to the public.*

Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle

TENTATIVE

JACKSON COUNTY PRIMARY

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026

NOTE: The Jackson County Primary must be called by each local party (Republican and Democratic) by August 25, 2025. One or both parties may call for a primary and will indicate what offices will be a part of that primary. If neither call for a primary then there will be no local primary.

IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Pick up a Qualifying Petition for Office: Monday, December 22, 2025

First Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Sheriff Post Certification Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Road Superintendent Certification Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Candidate Qualifying Petition Deadline: NOON, Thursday, February 19, 2026

Withdrawal Deadline for Candidates: NOON, Thursday, February 26, 2026

Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, April 6, 2026

First Day of Early Voting: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Last Day of Early Voting: Thursday, April 30, 2026

OFFICES ON THE BALLOT

County Mayor

County Commissioners Districts 1-6 (Vote for 3)

County Trustee

Sheriff

Circuit Court Clerk

County Clerk

Register of Deeds

Road Superintendent

School Board Districts 1,4,6

City Mayor

City Alderman

Tentative

Federal and State Primary

Jackson County General

Thursday, August 6, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Pick up a Qualifying Petition for Office: Monday, February 2, 2026

First Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Friday, May 8, 2026

Candidate Qualifying Petition Deadline: NOON, Thursday, April 2, 2026

Withdrawal Deadline for Candidates: NOON, Thursday, April 9, 2026

Last Day to Register to Vote: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

First Day of Early Voting: Friday, July 17, 2026

Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Monday, July 27, 2026

Last Day of Early Voting: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Offices on the Ballot

Federal and State Primary

Governor

United States Senate

Tennessee Senate 15^th District

United States House of Representatives 6^th District

Tennessee House of Representatives 40^th District

Republican State Executive Committeeman 15^th District

Republican State Executive Committeewoman 15^th District

Democratic State Executive Committeeman 15^th District

Democratic State Executive Committeewoman 15^th District

Jackson County General

County Mayor

County Commissioners Districts 1-6 (Vote for 3)

County Trustee

Sheriff

Circuit Court Clerk

County Clerk

Register of Deeds

Road Superintendent

School Board Districts 1,4,6

City Mayor

City Alderman

Tentative

Federal and State General

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Pick up a Qualifying Petition for Office: Monday, June 22, 2026

First Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Candidate Qualifying Petition Deadline: NOON, Thursday, August 20, 2026

Withdrawal Deadline for Candidates: NOON, Thursday, August 27, 2026

Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, October 5, 2026

First Day of Early Voting: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Last Day of Early Voting: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Offices on the Ballot

Governor

United States Senate

Tennessee Senate 15^th District

United States House of Representatives 6^th District

Tennessee House of Representatives 40^th District

Drew McMillan

Jackson County Adminstrator of Elections

November 5, 2024 Sample Ballot

The Jackson County Election Commission is composed of 5 Commissioners and 1 Administrator of Elections. Currently serving are:

Jim Pappas	-	R, Chairman
Larry Jack Williams	-	R, Member
Judy Hardegree	-	D, Secretary
Irene Hamilton	-	R, Member
Barbara Hix	-	D, Member

The Jackson County Election Commission is responsible for registration of voters, planning and executing elections, assisting with restoration of voting rights, providing candidate petitions, assisting with filing of necessary papers, answering questions, appointing precincts/polling places, appointing poll officials, making decisions with regard to elections, and general maintenance associated with the Election Office.

The Jackson County Election Office is located on the First Floor of the Courthouse. Please see our regular hours on the sidebar and note that special office hours apply during Early Voting periods prior to elections.

Jackson County residents are encouraged to register to vote and cast their vote. Registration can be completed in person at the Jackson County Election Office or by mail, using a form printed from Tennessee Department of State. If assistance is needed, please contact the Jackson County Election Office.

Mail

Election Commission
P.O. Box 13
Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9284
Fax: (931) 268-2414

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	Closed

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Secretary of State

General Sessions Court

Tiffany Gentry Gipson

General Sessions Judge

General Sessions courts were created by the state legislature in 1960 to replace an antiquated justice of the peace system, and there are courts of general sessions in all 95 Tennessee counties.

The General Sessions judge has the authority to issue search and arrest warrants, and the power to set bonds for persons released from custody pending resolution of their case. The court also conducts preliminary hearings on criminal charges to determine whether the matter should be bound over to the grand jury for indictment. The General Sessions court has jurisdiction to try misdemeanors. However, the court does not empanel juries, so any trial in this court is before the bench.

In terms of civil jurisdiction, the General Sessions court is authorized to try small claims and also has jurisdiction over suits to recover personal property with no limit on dollar value. Because General Sessions courts are not courts of record, appeals from their judgments take the form of trial de novo in the courts of general jurisdiction, such as the Jackson County Circuit Court.

The General Sessions judge also serves as the judge for the Jackson County Juvenile Court.

Mail

General Sessions Court

P.O. Box 675

Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9780
Fax: (931) 268-5090

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Online Drivers Safety School

Highway Department

Daniel Garrison

Road Superintendent

Mail

Highway Department

450 Baugh Hollow Ln.

Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-9914

Register of Deeds

Michelle Hix

Register

Lori Judd Jackson, Deputy Register

The Register of Deeds office has records back to 1872. You may access records from this office or online by contacting B.I.S. Business Information Systems at (866) 604-3673 or at Title Searcher

The Register of deeds is responsible for the filing or recording of documents that affect the legal status of real and personal property. With regards to real property, these documents include deeds, deeds of trust (mortgages), assignments, plat, court decrees, leases, liens, release, and many other instruments.

We can email or fax documents at your request for a small fee. Any further information can be obtained by calling our office. 931-268-9012 or 268-6754.

A processing fee is collected on all documents, with the exception of Military Discharges.

Mail

Register of Deeds

PO Box 301

Gainesboro, TN 38562-0301

Phones

(931) 268-9012

Fax: (931) 268-9060

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	8 - 12

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Sheriff

Marty Hinson

Sheriff

Mail

Jackson County Sheriff's Department

620 Hospital Drive

Gainesboro, TN 38562

Phones

(931) 268-6226

(931) 858-8660

(931) 268-6245

Fax: (931) 268-4197

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Trustee

Anthony "Mudcat" Flatt

Trustee

The Jackson County Trustee collects property tax including all county and school grant money that moves through the county. If you wish to pay taxes on line you may do so by following this link https://tennesseetrustee.org or https://citisenportal.com/ You may now pay taxes with your Credit or Debit card in the office.

Mail

Trustee

PO Box 1

Gainesboro, TN 38562-0001

Phones

(931) 268-9417

Fax: (931) 268-9060

Hours
Mon:	8 - 4
Tue:	8 - 4
Wed:	8 - 12
Thu:	8 - 4
Fri:	8 - 4
Sat:	8 - 12

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