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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sullivan County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Tennessee state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Sullivan County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sullivan County, Tennessee — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
162,703
Population
Census estimate
67,575
Households
Census estimate
$54,357
Median income
Annual household
$173,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Blountville
County seat
In Tennessee
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
6 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Sullivan County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Sullivan County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Courtfeepay.com Chancery Court | Sullivan County TN |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders Inmate Roster | Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, TN |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Sullivan County state portal below |
| Property records | Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details sullivan |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Sullivan County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Sullivan County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Verify Public Search |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Sullivan County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sullivan County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Sullivan County Records
2026
Sullivan County official government portal active
The official Sullivan County government website at www.sullivancountytn.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sullivan County court records portal verified
State court system links for Sullivan County verified against the Tennessee judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Sullivan County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Sullivan County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Sullivan County property records online
Sullivan County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Sullivan County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Sullivan County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Records
❌ Myth: "Sullivan County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Sullivan County are held by the Tennessee state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Tennessee state repository has verified, current Sullivan County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Sullivan County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Sullivan 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.sullivancountytn.gov — Official Sullivan County government website
- sullivancountytn.gov — Court records — official source
- sor.tbi.tn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- assessment.cot.tn.gov — Property records — official source
- verify.tn.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Sullivan County & Tennessee Records
For records not specific to Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County is located in northeastern Tennessee. The county seat is Blountville (official site: http://www.sullivancountytn.gov/).
- Population: 162,703
- Households: 67,575
- Median household income: $54,357
- Median home value: $173,000
- Below poverty line: 15.2%
- Land area: 413.5 sq mi
- Population density: 393.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 42
Courtfeepay.com
Official Free
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Chancery Court | Sullivan County TN
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Visit the Chancery Court website Here · State of Tennessee Official Web Site · County Technical Assistance Service · Sullivan County Rules of Local Practice · 3411 TN-126, Blountville, TN 37617 · ADA Compliance · Privacy Policy · Links on this website may be time sensitive.
Sullivan County Rules of Local Practice
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Bristol, Tennessee 37620 · (423) 989-4361 · (423) 652-1030 · Blountville: Circuit Court · Chancery Court · Sullivan County Justice Ctr. Sullivan County Justice Ctr. P.O. Box 585 · P.O. Box 327 · Blountville, Tennessee 37617 · Blountville, Tennessee 37617 ·
District 2 Circuit And Chancery Local Rules 2012
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Sullivan County Justice Ctr. P.O. Box 585 · P.O. Box 327 Court at Blountville.
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.
cross, sawyer james - Tennessee Sex Offender Registry
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OFFENDER AGAINST CHILDREN · ALIASES · CROSS, SAWYER J · ALERTS · PRINT · TIPS/BAD INFO · MAP · STATUS · ACTIVE · primary · 319 SAWYER CIR, BLUFF CITY, TN 37618 (SULLIVAN County) Agency: TDOC DISTRICT 10 JOHNSON CITY · EMPLOYER · 500 PRINCETON RD, JOHNSON CITY, TN ·
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Sex Offenders
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PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
Inmate Roster | Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, TN
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The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Website is developed to help improve communication with area residents.
Wisconsin VINE - VINELink
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VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information .
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
Tennessee Property Assessment Data | Parcel Details
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SULLIVAN COUNTY · BLOUNTVILLE Interest: 084 123.15 000 · Value Information · Land Market Value: $48,800 · Improvement Value: $0 · Total Market Appraisal: $48,800 · Assessment Percentage: 0% Assessment: $0 ·
sullivan
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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.
Verify Public Search
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Search property records in Sullivan County in TN , find owner info, lookup up deed, tax, loan and lien records, check permits & purchase history and more.
What You Need to Renew Registration in Tennessee | TNCountyClerk.com
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Sullivan County Teresa Jacobs 3258 Highway 126 Suite 101 Blountville , TN 37617 Phone: 423-323-6428 Fax: 423-279-2725 Other Locations
Tennessee County Clerk
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Complete the below marriage application information to process your application request more efficiently. The information entered below will automatically be forwarded to the sullivan County Clerk's Office. Note: You will need to use your marriage license within thirty days of the date issued.
Voter Registration Lookup
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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.
Sullivan County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Sullivan County, Tennessee | Sullivan County
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County Directory · Employment · Links · Sullivan County Library · Public Information · Online Services · Circuit Cases · Marriage Application · Marriage Lookup · New Business Application · Notary Application · Placard Renewal · Plate Renewals · Property Tax · Sessions Cases · More Services · Employee Information · County Calendar · County Financial Documents · Home › Sullivan County, Tennessee ...
TN Voter Registration Information Lookup - TNMap
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If your information cannot be found, please contact your local county election commission to verify the accuracy of the information on file. Address Changes By Mail Voting Early Voting Military and Overseas Voting Purging a Voter Register to Vote Restoration of Voting Rights Voting ID Requirements Voter Qualifications Voting Machines Contact
SEC.gov | EDGAR Search Assistance
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
SEC filings and company registrations.
sec.gov
Notary Application
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An official website of the United States government · Here’s how you know
TENNESSEE NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS SULLIVAN COUNTY
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required by law to notify the County Clerk of the change of address and be charged a fee of Seven Dollars ($7.00). 1.Have you ever been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, larceny, or any other offense declared infamous by law? 3. Is there an unpaid judgment against you for money received in an official capacity and due the United States, to Tennessee
COUNTY COMMISSION-REGULAR SESSION bu3 SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT:
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the minutes of the Called Session held on August 9, 2024 and the minutes of the · Regular Session held on August 15, 2024. Approved 23 Yes, 1 Absent. PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGS Ol~TkE BOARb bE · COMMISSIONERS OF SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE · MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2024 ·
Cemeteries in Sullivan County, Tennessee - Find a Grave
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The World’s largest gravesite collection. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Cemeteries in Sullivan County, Tennessee, a Find a Grave.
Sullivan County TN Genealogy – a TNGenWeb Project affiliated site
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It is our delight to help provide you with free genealogy resources for your family history searching. On our site you will find a variety of resources including burial records, death records, marriage information and more. We welcome your contributions! Sullivan County is in the top eastern corner of the state and is bordered by Carter, Hawkins, Johnson, and Washington counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County court cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk / Criminal Court Clerk. Search the Chancery Court | Sullivan County TN portal: https://sullivancountytn.gov/chancery-court/. 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 active warrant show up on a background check in Tennessee?
Yes. Active warrants in Tennessee appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.