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Mercer at a glance
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- Madison County
- County seat
- Jackson
- Population
- 150
- Madison County population
- 98,823
- Local records
- Madison County offices
- ZIP codes
- 38392
About Mercer public records
Mercer has no local government of its own; the records for the people and property here are held by Madison County. The Madison County offices are in Jackson, the county seat. See our Madison County page for every county office.
Abandoned mine records
Coal ground under Mercer
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Mercer sits over the Mississippi Region and the coal there is lignite, worked mostly at the surface. The USGS coal fields map is drawn at a small scale, so it shows the ground, not a parcel.
Nothing at all is on record inside the town limits: no mine, no shaft, no adit and no pit. That is what the files say, and it is not a clearance. Those files record a working only where one was catalogued or drawn on a survey sheet, and on coal ground the sheets are thin: the maps that show the rooms and the pillars are held by TDEC Mining, Data and Map Viewers and that office is where to ask for them.
Tennessee abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Wage and hour cases in Mercer, Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 2 investigations with a Mercer address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $1,585 in back wages agreed for 22 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 2
- Back wages agreed
- $1,585
- Workers due back wages
- 22
- Civil money penalties
- $2,225
- Employers on the record
- 1
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Gin Company, Inc. | 2 | $1,585 | 22 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Mercer, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Tennessee wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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How do I register to vote in Mercer, Tennessee?
Voter registration in Tennessee is run by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections, and the county election commission keeps the roll for Mercer. You can register online, by mail or in person. You must be registered no later than 30 days before the election; mailed forms must be postmarked at least 30 days before.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Mercer, Tennessee?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Tennessee come from the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. The fee is $15.00 for each birth or death certificate, first and additional copies. All county health departments can issue any birth or death certificate registered statewide with the Tennessee Office of Vital Records; you do not need to go to the county where the event occurred.
How do I look up property records in Mercer, Tennessee?
Deeds for property in Mercer are recorded by the county register of deeds, the county assessor of property sets the assessed value, and the county trustee sends the tax bill. Our Madison County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Mercer police report?
Incident and crash reports for Mercer come from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.
How do I find business license records in Mercer, Tennessee?
Businesses that operate in Mercer register with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business and Charitable Organizations, which runs the state business entity search. Business licenses are issued by the county clerk, and by the city if it imposes the business tax, where the business is located; businesses with taxable receipts over $3,000 need one.
How do I run a Tennessee criminal background check?
Tennessee criminal history checks are run by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The fee is $29.00 for each name based check. Request a Tennessee name based criminal history check online through Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS), paying by credit card.
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