Franklin County, TN Public Records

General Sessions Court
360 Wilton Circle, #157
Winchester, TN 37398 http://franklincountycircuitcourtcler
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 931-967-2923
F: 931-962-1479
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
12th District Circuit Court
360 Wilton Circle, #157
Winchester, TN 37398 https://franklincountycircuitcourtcle
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 931-967-2923
F: 931-962-1479
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Chancery Court
440 George Fraley Pky, Box 4
Winchester, TN 37398 https://franklincountychancerycourt.o
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 931-967-2843
F: 931-968-2425
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
Copies are $.50 per page.

Franklin County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Franklin County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Franklin County
Register of Deeds
1 S Jefferson St, Rm 6
Franklin County Courthouse
Winchester, TN 37398-0101 https://www.franklincountyregister.co
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 931-967-2840
Recorded Documents

Franklin County Vital Certificates

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Franklin County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 554.52 sq mi
Population (2009): 41,310
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 92.3%
  • Black/African American: 5.7%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,038
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 73.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.51
Housing Units (2000): 16,813
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.5%
Migration Flow to Franklin County, TN from (2007-2008):

Franklin County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $484,889
  • Construction: $26,830
  • Retail Trade: $45,322
  • Professional and Technical Services: $17,795
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $17,424
  • Retail Trade: $45,322
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $13,135
  • Manufacturing: $96,992
  • Farms: $13,258
  • Government: $78,512
Employed (2000): 17,529
Unemployed (2000): 926
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,449
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $61,471 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $48,766 (thou. dol.)

Franklin County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 425
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.3
Deaths (2007): 454
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.7

Franklin County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 131
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 110
Property Crimes (2008): 1,033
  • Burglary: 255
  • Larceny-Theft: 713
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 65

Franklin County Genealogy Records