Auburntown, Tennessee Public Records

The Cannon County Chancery Court, also located in the courthouse, handles probate matters, guardianships, and some civil cases. Tennessee does not provide a comprehensive statewide online case search portal, though the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts offers limited information at www.tncourts.gov. For detailed case searches, residents must visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the courthouse or call (615) 563-2620. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $5.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, though fees vary by document type. Marriage licenses are issued by the Cannon County Clerk at (615) 563-2320, with a fee of $99.50 and a three-day waiting period that can be waived with completion of a premarital counseling course. Court records are public unless sealed by court order, and in-person visits remain the most reliable method for comprehensive searches in Cannon County.

While some Tennessee counties offer online property search portals, Cannon County has limited online assessment data, and residents often need to visit the office in person or call for detailed information. The Cannon County Register of Deeds, located at 200 West Main Street, Suite 101, Woodbury, TN 37190, phone (615) 563-6144, records and maintains all property-related documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, releases, easements, liens, plats, and surveys. Tennessee Register of Deeds offices are required by state law to index documents by grantor, grantee, and property description. Cannon County's deed records extend back to the county's formation in 1836. Document copies cost $1.00 per page, with certification adding $5.00. Property searches can be conducted by owner name, address, or parcel identification number. Cannon County does not currently offer a comprehensive online GIS mapping system, though basic parcel information may be requested by phone or obtained through in-person visits to the Assessor or Register offices during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Agriculture remains important, with cattle farming, hay production, and row crops dominating the landscape. The median household income in Cannon County is estimated at approximately $48,000 to $52,000, below the Tennessee state median, reflecting the rural and agricultural economic base. Many Auburntown residents commute to Murfreesboro (approximately 35 miles northwest) or even Nashville for employment in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and service industries. The local economy has seen modest growth tied to the expansion of the greater Nashville metropolitan area, with some new residential development and small businesses catering to local needs. Cannon County's overall economy benefits from its position along U.S. Route 70, which provides connectivity for commerce and commuting. Tourism plays a minor role, with visitors drawn to the rural scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities along the Stones River and surrounding countryside. Auburntown maintains its character as a quiet, agricultural community closely tied to the broader Cannon County economy.

Auburntown is an unincorporated community with no municipal police department; law enforcement services are provided by the Cannon County Sheriff's Department, headquartered at 300 West Main Street, Woodbury, TN 37190, phone (615) 563-5461. The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Cannon County, including Auburntown, and provides patrol services, criminal investigations, and emergency response. Residents seeking police reports, incident records, or accident reports must contact the Sheriff's Department directly during business hours or submit a written public records request. The Cannon County Sheriff's Office website provides limited information, though comprehensive online reporting systems are not available. For arrests and jail bookings, the Cannon County Jail maintains custody of arrestees, with booking information available by calling the jail directly at (615) 563-5461. Tennessee does not maintain a centralized online inmate search portal for county jails, so residents must contact the facility directly for current inmate rosters, booking dates, charges, and bond information. Under Tennessee's Public Records Act, codified as Tennessee Code Annotated § 10-7-503 and § 10-7-504, citizens have the right to inspect and receive copies of public records, including law enforcement records that are not part of ongoing investigations. Requests must be made in writing, and agencies may charge reasonable copying fees. Certain records, such as those involving juveniles or active criminal investigations, may be exempt from disclosure. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) maintains criminal history records accessible through authorized channels, and residents can request background checks through the TBI at 901 R.S. Gass Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37216.

Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/vital-records, though VitalChek adds convenience fees. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility, as only immediate family members and legal representatives can obtain certified copies. Processing times are typically 2-4 weeks for mail requests and faster for online orders. Birth records are available from 1949 forward at the state office, with earlier records held by county clerks or archives. Marriage licenses are issued by the Cannon County Clerk's office at the Cannon County Courthouse, 200 West Main Street, Woodbury, TN 37190, phone (615) 563-2320. The marriage license fee is $99.50, reduced to $60.50 for couples who complete a premarital preparation course. Tennessee requires a 72-hour waiting period after application unless waived. Marriage records are public and maintained by the County Clerk. Divorce records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk at (615) 563-2620 and include final decrees and case files. Tennessee law requires that anyone requesting vital records must demonstrate direct and tangible interest, and acceptable forms of ID include driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards.

For fictitious name (DBA) filings in Tennessee, businesses file assumed name certificates with the Cannon County Register of Deeds at (615) 563-6144; the filing fee is typically around $20.00. Corporation, LLC, and other business entity formations and searches are conducted through the Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The online Tennessee Business Entity Search is available at https://tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/FilingSearch.aspx, providing free access to corporation and LLC records including entity status, registration dates, registered agents, principal addresses, and officers. Formation fees for LLCs are $300.00 and for corporations $100.00. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien filings, which secure interests in business assets, are filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State and searchable online at https://tnbear.tn.gov. Commercial property owners in Auburntown can view their property tax assessments through the Cannon County Trustee's office at (615) 563-4278 or the Assessor of Property at (615) 563-5726. Personal property tax schedules for businesses are filed annually with the County Assessor, listing equipment, inventory, and other taxable assets.

Auburntown voters participate in elections administered by the Cannon County Election Commission, located at 200 West Main Street, Suite 104, Woodbury, TN 37190, phone (615) 563-5544. This office oversees voter registration, maintains voter rolls, manages polling locations, and certifies election results for all county, state, and federal elections. Tennessee residents can register to vote online at https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/ or by submitting a paper application available at the County Election Commission office, public libraries, and driver's license stations. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election. Voters must provide a Tennessee driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. As an unincorporated community, Auburntown has no municipal elections for mayor or city council; residents vote in Cannon County-level races including County Mayor, County Commissioners, Sheriff, County Clerk, Trustee, Register of Deeds, and Assessor of Property, as well as state and federal contests. Auburntown voters can find their assigned polling place by visiting https://web.sos.tn.gov/elections/services/lookup.aspx or calling the County Election Commission. Tennessee election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase for lawful purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance (https://apps.tn.gov/tnref/), candidate filings, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Cannon County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout, with strong Republican performance consistent with the county's conservative lean. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature Tennessee's gubernatorial race (Governor Bill Lee's term expires in 2027), state legislative seats for Tennessee House District 40 and Tennessee Senate District 16, and Cannon County offices including Sheriff, County Mayor, and County Commission seats. Tennessee's U.S. Senate seats are not up in 2026 (next in 2026 is no Senate race; Senator Marsha Blackburn's term expires in 2024 and Senator Bill Hagerty's in 2026). Absentee voting in Tennessee is available for specific reasons including age 60 or older, absence from the county during early voting and Election Day, hospitalization, or disability. Absentee ballot applications are submitted to the Cannon County Election Commission and must be requested by mail or in person, with ballots due by the close of polls on Election Day.