Tellico Plains, Tennessee Public Records

The Monroe County Circuit Court Clerk's office is the repository for all court records and assists residents who need to access case information or obtain copies of legal documentation related to court activities.

Voters need approved photo identification, including a Tennessee driver's license, U.S. Passport, military ID, or free Tennessee photo voter ID available from driver's license stations. As an incorporated municipality, the town holds its own elections for mayor and board of aldermen on a schedule determined by the town charter. Residents can contact City Hall at (423) 253-2713 for information about upcoming municipal elections, candidate filings, and local ballot measures. The most recent mayoral race occurred in 2022. To locate their assigned polling place, residents can use the lookup tool at GoVoteTN.gov by entering their home address or contact the Monroe County Election Commission directly. Most residents vote at either Tellico Plains Elementary School or Tellico Plains City Hall, depending on precinct boundaries. Tennessee makes extensive election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by qualified requestors. Campaign finance disclosures filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance can be viewed at tn.gov/tref. Candidate nominating petitions, qualification documents, and precinct-level results are also public. The Election Commission maintains historical election results for review at their office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Monroe County recorded approximately 8,800 total votes cast, representing roughly 60% turnout among registered voters. The county voted heavily Republican, following historical patterns. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide several significant races. Tennessee's gubernatorial election will take place in 2026 as Governor Bill Lee's current term expires, making this a major statewide contest. State legislative races include Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, which covers Monroe County, and Tennessee State Senate District 12. County-level races may feature Monroe County Mayor, County Commission seats, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee, and School Board positions, depending on term schedules. Municipal elections for the town may also occur in 2026 if scheduled under the charter. Tennessee voters qualify for absentee ballots if they are 60 years or older, have a physical disability, are hospitalized or ill, be a caregiver, are students or overseas voters, work as election officials, or have religious obligations on Election Day. Absentee ballot applications go to the Monroe County Election Commission. Early voting is available to all registered voters beginning 20 days before Election Day, typically at the Commission office in Madisonville.