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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Blount County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Blount County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Blount County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
142,211
Population
Census estimate
53,456
Households
Census estimate
$70,935
Median income
Annual household
$247,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Maryville
County seat
In Tennessee
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
3 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Blount County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Blount County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Departments & Services - Blount County Commission Courtfeepay.com |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders Bill Lee Governor TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ATTN: TO… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Blount County state portal below |
| Property records | Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details Circuit Court Public Records Request & Policy | Blount C… |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Blount County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Blount County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | BLOUNT COUNTY CLERK BUSINESS LISTINGS - NEW BUSINESSES Local Ordinances | Blount County, TN |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Blount County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Blount County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Blount County Records
2026
Blount County official government portal active
The official Blount County government website at www.blounttn.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Blount County court records portal verified
State court system links for Blount County verified against the Tennessee judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Blount County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Blount County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Blount County property records online
Blount County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Blount County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Blount County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Blount County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Tennessee statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Tennessee state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Blount County Records
❌ Myth: "Blount County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Blount County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Blount County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Blount County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Blount County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Blount County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Blount County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.blounttn.org — Official Blount County government website
- blountcountyal.gov — Court records — official source
- sor.tbi.tn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- assessment.cot.tn.gov — Property records — official source
- www.blounttn.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Blount County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Blount County, use Tennessee's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Tennessee statewide record systems:
- Tennessee Court Records →
- Tennessee Criminal Records →
- Tennessee Property Records →
- Tennessee Vital Records →
- Tennessee Voter Records →
- Tennessee Wants & Warrants →
- Tennessee Licenses →
- Tennessee Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Tennessee statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County is located in eastern Tennessee. The county seat is Maryville (official site: http://www.blounttn.org/).
- Population: 142,211
- Households: 53,456
- Median household income: $70,935
- Median home value: $247,600
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 558.8 sq mi
- Population density: 254.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 30
Taxes
Official Free
State of Tennessee funds, which are primarily education dollars, represent another 30% of the revenue collected. Local Option Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Business Tax, Federal funds, Fees, Charges, and Fines represent the majority of the remaining 30% of the revenue . The Blount County Board of ...
Departments & Services - Blount County Commission
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County Commissioners · Staff Directory · Facilities Directory · Agendas & Minutes · Bid Postings · Public Records Request Form · Local Governments · State & Federal Legislative Delegation · Departments & Services · Financial Management · Animal Services · Circuit Clerk · Circuit Court ·
Courtfeepay.com
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Blount County | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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County: Blount · Court: Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts · Name: Harrington, Tammy M. County: Blount · Court: Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts · Name: Ripley, James "Jim" County: Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, Sevier · Court: Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts ·
Online Court Records Search | Blount County, TN
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
Courts
blounttn.gov
Administrative Office of the Courts
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
Administrative Office of the Courts
tncourts.gov
Sex Offenders
Official Free
Public’s Online Court Records Search · https://blount.tncrtinfo.com/Default.aspx · This link is to search current public court records. Current records are cases that have been filed from August 1, 2019 to Present. However, some cases that were filed prior to that date may be available.
Bill Lee Governor TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ATTN: TORIS
Official Free
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found Tennessee criminal history based on the information provided.
🌐 tn.gov
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
Official Free
ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY USERS OF THIS SITE WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL BE USED ONLY FOR VINE SERVICES, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION PURPOSES. The VINE service representatives may contact you from time to time to ask about your experience with the VINELink site and our VINE services.
Tennessee Drug Offender Registry Database
Official Free
Please provide either the last name and first initial of the drug offender or the county of the offense. Search · Last Name: First Initial: OR · County: Select County · Anderson · Bedford · Benton · Bledsoe · Blount · Bradley · Campbell · Cannon · Carroll ·
BLOUNT COUNTY CLERK BUSINESS LISTINGS - NEW BUSINESSES
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BLOUNT COUNTY CLERK · BUSINESS LISTINGS - NEW BUSINESSES · Dates: 12/01/2013 - 12/31/2014 · ACCT# Business Name · Owner First Name · Owner Last Name · Address · Business Activity · 25413 · ADVANTAGE DOCKS · RON · CRONAN · 10319 COGDILL ROAD · KNOXVILLE · TN ·
Verify Public Search
Official Free
Public’s Online Court Records Search · https://blount.tncrtinfo.com/Default.aspx
What You Need to Renew Registration in Tennessee | TNCountyClerk.com
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Blount County Gaye Hasty 345 Court Street Maryville , TN 37804 Phone: 865-273-5800 Fax: 865-273-5815 Hours of Operation: M-F, 8 a.m.
Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details
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This site allows anyone to search for property values and other key information about properties across the state of Tennessee. The data on this site is produced by the state's county Assessors of Property.
Circuit Court Public Records Request & Policy | Blount County, TN
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C. Requests for inspection may be made orally or in writing on Form A at the office of the Blount County Circuit Court Clerk, 926 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 or use the link for "Form A" located at the top of this page. D. Requests for copies, or requests for inspection ...
Tennessee County Clerk
Official Free
Complete the below marriage application information to process your application request more efficiently. The information entered below will automatically be forwarded to the blount County Clerk's Office. Note: You will need to use your marriage license within thirty days of the date issued.
Blount County Early Voting Site(s) - TNMap
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Division of Publications publishes the following: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly, Administrative Register, Blue Book, Open Appointments, Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennesse, and other documents for which the secretary of state is responsible.
1796-1850: Tennessee Marriages | Blount County TNGenWeb
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Looking for any Davis marriages that connect to John Robert William Davis , b. 11 Nov 1799 Blount Co TN, in 1850 (and possibly 1840, 1830 censuses) there. Moved between 1850 and 1860 to Walker Co GA. Died after 1870 census. He married a woman named Mary, b. TN, b. c. 1794 (although her age changes, ...
Blount County
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Since 2005, Blount County GIS Group has provided oversight and guidance for geospatial policies; manage and develop join fiber optic assets; develop, populate, and maintain a countywide GIS; and provide analysis and support to all departments within the three governments. The Blount County Property Assessor provides PDF's of individual tax maps. For publicly available digital data, the state of Tennessee Comptroller assimilates county parcel data to provide a parcel dataset containing parcel geometry and select attributes available for public download.
Prisoner of War Veterans | Blount County, TN
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Veteran Affairs · History & Awards · Prisoner of War Veterans · Abernathy, Don T. Amburn, William F. Belleville, George A. Bivens, Lester · Bradburn, John H. Burchfield, Jess T. Byerley, Robert · Cooper, Dewey L. Dobson, James G. Earls, Arnold E. Emert, Otha E.
Code Documents & Links | Blount County, TN
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Code Documents & Links · Occupancy Classifications (PDF) Permit Flow Chart (PDF) Reinspect Notice Fees Enforced (PDF) Types of Construction (PDF) Permit Process Checklist (PDF) State Contractors Complaint Form (PDF) Appeals Application (PDF) City of Townsend · Blount County Emergency Organizations · Blount County Chamber of Commerce · Blount County Public Library · McGhee Tyson Airport · View All Links · /QuickLinks.aspx · Tennessee Building Officials Association ·
Agenda Center • Blount County, TN • CivicEngage
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View current agendas and minutes for all boards and commissions. Previous years' agendas and minutes can be found in the Document Center.
Staff Directory • Blount County, TN • CivicEngage
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Staff Directory · Accounting & Budgeting · Animal Center · Circuit Court Clerk · Administration · Juvenile Court · Clerk & Master's Office · Community Justice Initiative (CJI) County Clerk · County Clerk Foothills Mall Location · County Clerk Drive Thru ·
About | Blount County, TN
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Businesses and Industries continue to find Blount County an attractive place to do business. The largest employers for the residents of the County are Clayton Homes, Inc., DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., Blount Memorial Hospital, Blount County Government & Schools, McGhee Tyson ANG Base, Arconic (formerly known as Alcoa, Inc.), Newell Rubbermaid, Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, and Maryville City Schools round out the top 10 largest employers.
Tennessee County Clerk
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Welcome to the new TNCountyClerk.com Offering online payment and information lookup for your county clerk office · Disclaimer: We, Business Information System (BIS), are a private (for profit) business that operates under contract with your local county government to provide various software ...
Tennessee County Clerk
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Involves issuing and maintaining records relating to notary commissions. NOTE: For notary application and election information, please contact your County Clerk's Office . WHAT IS A NOTARY PUBLIC FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE? A Notary is a county public official whose powers and duties are defined ...
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America · No open requests · 2 memorials · 100% photographed · Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America · 1 request · 21 memorials · 90% photographed · 15 with GPS · Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America – *No GPS coordinates ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Blount County?
Blount County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. Search the Departments & Services - Blount County Commission portal: https://blountcountyal.gov/departments-services/. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Tennessee law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Tennessee marriage records public?
Marriage records in Tennessee are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a Tennessee background check?
Tennessee background checks are handled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.