Pinson, Tennessee Public Records

The bond and bail process in Tennessee allows for the release of inmates pending trial, with bail amounts set by the court based on the severity of the charges. To find someone recently arrested in Madison County, individuals can contact the jail directly or use the online inmate search tool provided by the Sheriff's Office.

The Madison County Circuit Court, at the same courthouse address, phone (731) 423-6028, has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $50,000, divorces, adoptions, and appeals from General Sessions Court. The Madison County Chancery Court, also at 100 East Main Street, phone (731) 423-6025, handles probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, land disputes, and equity cases. For small claims up to $25,000, the General Sessions Court serves this function. Tennessee offers online court record access through multiple systems: criminal and civil case information can be searched via the Tennessee Court System's public case lookup, though Madison County also maintains local systems. The Circuit Court Clerk's office, phone (731) 423-6028, provides public access terminals for case searches at the courthouse. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $5.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $6.00 certification fee. Marriage licenses are issued by the Madison County Clerk at 100 East Main Street, Room 101, phone (731) 423-6020, at a cost of $99.50 with no waiting period in Tennessee. Divorce records are maintained as court cases through the Circuit or Chancery Court and can be accessed through the court clerk's offices with proper identification and payment of applicable fees.

The sex offender registry is publicly accessible and provides information on registered offenders residing in Madison County. This system ensures that residents have access to vital information for personal and community safety.

The Assessor's office provides free online property searches at https://www.assessor.madisoncountytn.gov where users can search by owner name, property address, parcel number, or map and parcel identification to find assessed values, property characteristics, building details, land acreage, tax district, and recent sales information for properties in Pinson and throughout the county. The online database includes property record cards with historical assessment data and photographs of structures. For recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property, the Madison County Register of Deeds office is located at 100 East Main Street, Room 106, Jackson, TN 38301, phone (731) 423-6015. The Register's office maintains an online searchable database at https://www.registerofdeeds.madisoncountytn.gov where the public can search and view recorded documents free of charge by grantor name, grantee name, instrument type, book and page, or date range. Documents can be viewed as digital images and printed. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page with a $5.00 minimum. Madison County also offers a comprehensive GIS mapping system at https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/gis that allows users to view parcel boundaries, property ownership, zoning, flood zones, and aerial photography for Pinson properties. The interactive map links to assessment data and provides measurement tools and layer options for detailed property research.

While Pinson itself has limited commercial development concentrated along State Route 5, residents predominantly work in Jackson, approximately 10 miles southwest, where major employers include West Tennessee Healthcare (the region's largest employer with over 4,000 employees), Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Toyota Bodine Aluminum (manufacturing engine components), Tennova Healthcare, the Jackson-Madison County School System, and numerous distribution and logistics facilities serving the region. Madison County has attracted significant industrial development in recent years with companies like American Fuji Seal and multiple automotive suppliers establishing operations. Agriculture remains important in the Pinson area with row crops, cattle operations, and timber production on surrounding lands. The median household income for the Pinson ZIP code area (38366) is estimated around $52,000-$58,000, somewhat below the national median but consistent with rural West Tennessee. Pinson Elementary School serves as a local employer and community anchor. The area has experienced modest residential growth as Jackson expands northeastward, with new single-family home construction on larger lots attracting families seeking rural settings with reasonable commutes to Jackson employment centers. The West Tennessee economy overall has diversified beyond its historical agricultural and textile base toward healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education, with Jackson serving as the regional hub for commerce, medical services, and government employment that supports satellite communities like Pinson.

Pinson, Tennessee is served by the Madison County Sheriff's Office, as the community is unincorporated and does not maintain its own police department. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is located at 105 South Liberty Street, Jackson, TN 38301, phone (731) 423-6000, website https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/sheriff. The Sheriff's Office provides patrol services, criminal investigations, civil process service, and operates the Madison County Jail for Pinson and surrounding unincorporated areas. Residents can request incident reports and accident reports by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person or submitting written requests. The office maintains records of calls for service, arrests, and investigations conducted within its jurisdiction. For arrests and jail bookings in Madison County, the public can search current inmates through the Madison County Jail inmate roster at https://www.jailtracker.com/tn/madison, which displays mugshots, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and expected release dates. This online system is updated regularly and provides transparency into who is currently detained at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex. Under Tennessee's Public Records Act, codified in Tennessee Code Annotated § 10-7-503 and § 10-7-504, citizens have the right to inspect and copy public records during normal business hours. Law enforcement records are generally accessible unless they fall under specific exemptions such as ongoing investigations, confidential informants, or records that would compromise security. Requests should be made in writing to the custodian of records at the Madison County Sheriff's Office, and the agency must respond promptly, though reasonable fees may be charged for copies. Tennessee law requires agencies to provide records in the most economic and efficient manner, and denials must cite specific statutory exemptions.

Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $15.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time; death certificates cost $8.00 each. Certified copies can be ordered online through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees, by mail with completed applications and payment, or in-person at the Nashville office or authorized Tennessee vital records local offices. Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks by mail, faster for online orders with expedited shipping. Tennessee restricts access to birth certificates for 100 years to immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with legal interest and proper identification; death certificates are publicly accessible. Marriage licenses for Pinson residents are issued by the Madison County Clerk's office at 100 East Main Street, Room 101, Jackson, TN 38301, phone (731) 423-6020. The marriage license fee is $99.50 with no waiting period or blood test required. Both parties must appear in person with valid government-issued photo identification and social security numbers. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Madison County Circuit or Chancery Court Clerk and can be obtained by contacting the appropriate court clerk's office at the courthouse with case information. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost standard court copy fees plus certification.

Tennessee requires most businesses to register with the state; the Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services Division, maintains the official database of corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other business entities. The Tennessee Business Entity Search is available free online at https://tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/FilingSearch.aspx where users can search by business name, filing number, or registered agent to verify entity status, view officers and directors, check registered agent information, and see filing history. New business entity formation and amendments can be filed online through the same portal. Assumed name (DBA) filings in Tennessee are registered with the county clerk; for Madison County the County Clerk at 100 East Main Street, Room 101, Jackson, TN 38301, phone (731) 423-6020, handles DBA registrations which cost approximately $20.00 and must be published in a local newspaper. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches in Tennessee are filed with and searchable through the Tennessee Secretary of State's UCC system at https://tnbear.tn.gov/ECommerce/UCCSearch.aspx. Business personal property is assessed by the Madison County Assessor and appears on the county tax rolls; commercial real estate assessments are also searchable through the Assessor's online property database at https://www.assessor.madisoncountytn.gov using the property address or parcel number.

Pinson, Tennessee voters are served by the Madison County Election Commission, located at 312 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305, phone (731) 423-6055, website https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/election. This office administers all federal, state, and county elections for Pinson residents, maintains voter registration rolls, assigns polling places, certifies candidates, and tabulates election results. Tennessee residents can register to vote online at https://ovr.govote.tn.gov, which is the Tennessee Online Voter Registration system operated by the Secretary of State. Voter registration deadlines in Tennessee are 30 days before any election; online registration requires a valid Tennessee driver's license or ID card. First-time voters may also register by mail or in person at the Election Commission office. Because Pinson is an unincorporated community without its own municipal government, residents do not vote in city elections but participate in Madison County, state, and federal elections. Pinson voters elect Madison County commissioners, countywide officials including Sheriff, Trustee, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Assessor, state representatives and senators for their legislative districts, and federal representatives. To find their assigned polling place, Pinson residents can use the Tennessee Polling Place Locator at https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search or contact the Madison County Election Commission. In the November 2024 presidential election, Madison County reported approximately 58% voter turnout with roughly 36,000 ballots cast from about 62,000 registered voters; turnout in Pinson precincts was consistent with countywide averages. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Tennessee voters will decide several important races: the Governor's seat (incumbent Bill Lee's term expires in 2027, so governor will be on the ballot in 2026), U.S. Senate (Tennessee's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028, but not 2026 unless a special election occurs), all U.S. House seats including Tennessee's 8th Congressional District which includes Madison County, Tennessee State Senate District 24 and State House seats representing Pinson, and various Madison County offices including County Mayor, Sheriff, Trustee, and County Commission seats. Absentee voting by mail in Tennessee requires voters to meet specific criteria: being 60 years or older, having a physical disability, being hospitalized or ill, being a caretaker of someone ill, being a student or spouse outside the county, being in the military or overseas, being a government employee outside the county, or being in jail awaiting trial. Absentee ballot applications are available at https://sos.tn.gov/elections/voters/absentee-voting or from the Madison County Election Commission and must be received by 7 days before the election. Tennessee election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance at https://www.tn.gov/tref, candidate filings and petitions, precinct-level election results published by the Election Commission, and certified vote totals. The Madison County Election Commission publishes detailed election results on its website after each election.