Macon County, TN Public Records

General Sessions Court
904 Hwy 52 Bypass, E
Lafayette, TN 37083 http://www.maconcountytn.gov/governme
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4PM CST
P: 615-666-2354
F: 615-666-3001
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
There is a General Sessions Criminal Court (misdemeanor, traffic) and a Circuit Court Criminal (felony). The General Sessions Civil Court handles cases under $25,000.
Circuit Court
904 Hwy 52 Bypass, E
Lafayette, TN 37083 https://maconcircuitcourt.com/
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4PM CST
P: 615-666-2354
F: 615-666-3001
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
There is a General Sessions Criminal Court (misdemeanor, traffic) and a Circuit Court Criminal (felony). The General Sessions Civil Court handles cases under $25,000.
Chancery Court
906 Hwy 52 Bypass East
Lafayette, TN 37083 http://www.maconcountytn.gov/governme
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 615-666-2000
F: 615-666-8943
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
Probate located at 906 Hwy 52 Bypass E with Chancery Court; hours are 8AM-4PM. Probate fax- 615-666-8943. Court is closed for lunch noon-1PM on Wed.

Macon County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Macon 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.

Macon County
Register of Deeds
102 County Courthouse
Lafayette, TN 37083 http://www.maconcountytn.gov/governme
8AM-4PM M,T,W,F; 8AM-4PM TH CST
Phone: 615-666-2353
Fax: 615-666-2691
Recorded Documents

Macon County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Macon County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 307.13 sq mi
Population (2009): 22,057
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 97.7%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,671
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 60.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 5.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.55
Housing Units (2000): 8,894
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.6%
Migration Flow to Macon County, TN from (2007-2008):

Macon County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $211,014
  • Construction: $11,515
  • Retail Trade: $24,338
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,196
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $13,280
  • Retail Trade: $24,338
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,860
  • Manufacturing: $29,214
  • Farms: $-3,001
  • Government: $39,833
Employed (2000): 9,510
Unemployed (2000): 497
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,937
Local Government Employment (2007): 968
Local Government Revenue (2007): $31,211 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $26,806 (thou. dol.)

Macon County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 288
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.3
Deaths (2007): 218
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.9

Macon County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 44
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 3
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 38
Property Crimes (2008): 205
  • Burglary: 60
  • Larceny-Theft: 133
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 12

Macon County Genealogy Records