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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Hickman County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Hickman County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Hickman County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
25,859
Population
Census estimate
8,850
Households
Census estimate
$54,669
Median income
Annual household
$163,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Centerville
County seat
In Tennessee
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Hickman County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Hickman County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Courtfeepay.com Dana Nicholson | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Cour… |
| Criminal records | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — TORIS Tennessee Sex Offender Registry - TN.gov |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Hickman County state portal below |
| Property records | Hickman - County Assessment Info - TN.gov hickman |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Hickman County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Hickman County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Hickman County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Hickman County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Hickman County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Hickman County Records
2026
Hickman County official government portal active
The official Hickman County government website at www.hickmancountytn.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Hickman County court records portal verified
State court system links for Hickman County verified against the Tennessee judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Hickman County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Hickman County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Hickman County property records online
Hickman County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Hickman County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Hickman County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Hickman 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 Hickman County Records
❌ Myth: "Hickman County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Hickman County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Hickman 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 Hickman County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Hickman County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Hickman County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Hickman 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.hickmancountytn.com — Official Hickman County government website
- www.tncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.tn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- comptroller.tn.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Hickman County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Hickman 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 Hickman County, Tennessee
Hickman County is located in central Tennessee. The county seat is Centerville (official site: https://www.hickmancountytn.com/).
- Population: 25,859
- Households: 8,850
- Median household income: $54,669
- Median home value: $163,900
- Below poverty line: 14.3%
- Land area: 612.5 sq mi
- Population density: 42.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 8
Hickman - County Assessment Info - TN.gov
Official Free
Enter an address to view available property records — ownership, deed transfers, assessed values, property taxes, and recorded filings. By clicking Search, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures · Hickman County Assessment Rolls https://hickman.capturecama.com/CAMA/CAPortal/CZ_MainPage.aspx Search Hickman County property assessments by tax roll, parcel number, property owner, address, and taxable value.
hickman
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In the case of multiple counties the first county uses the Primary cost and each additional county applies the Additional cost. Pay As You Go Services You can start a pay as you go account with an initial deposit of $5.00 by using a credit card. Document images that are retrieved will be $2.00 each.
Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details
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Control Group: Parcel: Property Special · Map: Identifier: Interest: 087G D 020.00 000 · Value Information · Land Market Value: $5,800 · Improvement Value: $0 · Total Market Appraisal: $5,800 · Assessment Percentage: 25% Assessment: $1,450 · Subdivision Data · Subdivision: THOMAS HICKMAN ·
Citizen Access help
Official Free
The Citizen Access Portal is an online tool for tax payers to access property information, pay taxes, file renditions, and view/print Forms. Tax payers are given the ability to search and view property information of any parcel in the county, this information includes items such as land value, assessed value, sales information, and building improvements.
Courtfeepay.com
Official Free
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Dana Nicholson | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
Official Free
Courts · Dana Nicholson · Last Name · Nicholson · First Name · Dana · Email · dana.nicholson@tncourts.gov · Location · 104 College Avenue, Suite 204 37033 TN United States Open Map · County · Hickman · District · 21 · Phone · 9317292211 · Clerk Type ·
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation — TORIS
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
🌐 tn.gov
Tennessee Sex Offender Registry - TN.gov
Official Free
You may search for an offender by name, alias, address, city, county, zip code, offender ID, registry status or offense.
Virginia VINE - VINELink
Official Free
VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information .
TN Polling Places Map - TNMap
Official Free
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Hickman County?
Hickman County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. Search the Dana Nicholson | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts portal: https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/state-court-clerks/clerks/dana-nicholson. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Tennessee?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Tennessee counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Tennessee?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Tennessee record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Tennessee criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Tennessee's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.