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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Montgomery County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Montgomery County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Montgomery County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
246,025
Population
Census estimate
80,474
Households
Census estimate
$67,890
Median income
Annual household
$226,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Clarksville
County seat
In Tennessee
Criminal records
6 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
6 sources
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
Montgomery County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Montgomery County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Printed on May 19, 25 at 12:00 AM 5/23/25 through 5/24/25 Frequently Asked Questions |
| Criminal records | Arrests Warrant Search - Mcgtn API - Montgomery County |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Montgomery County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Montgomery County state portal below |
| Vital records | Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA APRIL 14, 2025 |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Montgomery County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Montgomery County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Montgomery County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Montgomery County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Montgomery County Records
2026
Montgomery County official government portal active
The official Montgomery County government website at montgomerytn.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Montgomery County court records portal verified
State court system links for Montgomery County verified against the Tennessee judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Montgomery County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Montgomery County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Tennessee, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Montgomery County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Montgomery County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Records
❌ Myth: "Montgomery County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Montgomery County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Montgomery County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Montgomery County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Montgomery 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)
- montgomerytn.gov — Official Montgomery County government website
- www.tncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.tn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- tnmap.tn.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Montgomery County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Tennessee
Montgomery County is located in north-central Tennessee. The county seat is Clarksville (official site: https://montgomerytn.gov/).
- Population: 246,025
- Households: 80,474
- Median household income: $67,890
- Median home value: $226,400
- Below poverty line: 11.9%
- Land area: 539.2 sq mi
- Population density: 456.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 38
Arrests
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.
Warrant Search - Mcgtn API - Montgomery County
Official Free
DISCLAIMER: Possible match found based on search, results may vary. Further confirmation must be made by contacting Montgomery County Sheriff’s Officer warrants division at 931-648-0611.
Montgomery County, TN
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The Sheriff’s Office strives to educate the public, promote the department's accomplishments, and improve public relations by producing and disseminating accurate information through field programs, media contacts, press releases, public service announcements, and summary publications such as the annual report. Requests for Public Records are processed under the Tennessee Public Records Act. Records are available, by request, to Tennessee Citizens. To submit a request online for Montgomery County Sheriff's Office records, use the link below and fill out the online form. For requests…
Inmate Roster Search - Mcgtn API - Montgomery County
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DISCLAIMER: Possible match found based on search, results may vary. Further confirmation must be made by contacting Montgomery County Sheriff’s Officer inmates division at 931-648-0611.
Montgomery County, TN
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Records Requests · Submit a Tip · Share a Compliment or Complaint · Hiring an Off Duty Deputy · Request a Deputy · Jail and Inmate Services · Law Enforcement Databases · Non-Custodial Digital Fingerprinting · Employment · Additional Links · Sheriff's Office 120 Commerce Street Clarksville, TN 37040 · Phone: 931-648-0611 Email: soinfo@mcgtn.net · Jail FAQ · Inmate Phone Services · Commissary Info · Mail Guidelines · Visitation Guidelines ·
Bill Lee Governor TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ATTN: TORIS
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found Tennessee criminal history based on the information provided.
🌐 tn.gov
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
Official Free
Woodlawn, Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States of America – *No GPS coordinates · No open requests · 7 memorials · 43% photographed · Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States of America · 2 requests · 82 memorials · 82% photographed · Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States of America ·
Montgomery County, TN
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As part of a tri-party partnership between Montgomery County, the City of Clarksville, and Austin Peay State University, the local GIS system currently allows approximately 30 county and city departments to collect and share up-to-date geographic and statistical data to better provide essential services on a daily basis, and to plan more efficiently for the future.
Chancery LUND 23
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Montgomery County Chancery Court · Daily Court Calendar · 5/23/25 · through · 5/24/25 · Presiding CHANCELLOR LUND · Time · Case Number · Case Title · Next Trial Date · 5/23/2025 · MCCHCVCP240000039 · ALLEN, PATRICIA ETAL VS. ALLEN, LISA · 9:00 AM · Party Type ·
Frequently Asked Questions
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If the amount is not listed on issuing court to obtain the amount due. The citation, case, or docket number is located on the ticket. For state trooper issued tickets this number is the "Agency Tracking Number". Typically the city or county is listed on the ticket. If you are unable to locate the city or county, contact the phone number listed on the ticket for more information. 1. Select the "Make A Payment" button
Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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County · Moore · Type · Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts · Read more about Montgomery County · Address · 2 Millenium Plz Clarksville, TN 37040 · County · Montgomery · Type · Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts · Read more about Monroe County · Address · 105 College St S ...
Tennessee Drug Offender Registry Database
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Please provide either the last name and first initial of the drug offender or the county of the offense.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, TN
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Public Records Requests can be submitted to Michelle Hueffmeier at mrhueffmeier@mcgtn.net using the following forms: Montgomery County adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Public Records Policy.
Montgomery County, TN
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Director Skip Burchett · Address 350 Pageant Lane Suite 406 Clarksville, TN 37040 · Phone: 931-648-5778 · Email: mobileIT@mcgtn.net · clear · Judicial Commissioner Darlene Sample · Address Montgomery County Public Safety Complex 120 Commerce ...
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA APRIL 14, 2025
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Commission and may be approved by one motion; however, a member of the County Commission may · request that an item be removed for separate consideration. RESOLUTIONS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA · 25-4-4 · Resolution to Properly Identify in All Documents the Hours of Operation for Businesses · Selling Beer as Found and Provided for in Tennessee Code Annotated § 57-5-301 · RESOLUTIONS ADDED AFTER INFORMAL - MUST SUSPEND THE RULES · 25-4-9 · Resolution to Amend the Budget of the Montgomery County Animal Care & Control for ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. Search the Printed on May 19, 25 at 12:00 AM 5/23/25 through 5/24/25 portal: https://montgomerytn.gov/storage/departments/chancery/LUND%2023.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Tennessee?
Yes — in Tennessee, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.