Madison County, TN Public Records

Chancery Court
100 E Main St, Ste 200
Jackson, TN 38301 http://www.madisoncountychancery.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 731-423-6030
F: 731-988-3091
Jurisdiction: Civil
Types of civil cases handled by the Chancery Court include: Divorces, Child Support and Alimony, Delinquent Property Taxes, Trust Account for Minors, Adoptions, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Land Disputes, Workers' Compensation.
26th Judicial District Circuit Court
515 S Liberty St, #200
Jackson, TN 38301 http://www.co.madison.tn.us
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 731-423-6035
F: 731-988-3007
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Probate Division - General Sessions Division II
110 Irby St, #102
Jackson, TN 38301 http://www.madisoncountychancery.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-988-3025, 731-988-3925
F: 731-988-3807
Jurisdiction: Probate
Probate cases are filed in General Sessions, Division II, Probate Division
General Sessions Court
515 S Liberty St, Ste 300
Jackson, TN 38301 http://www.co.madison.tn.us/index.asp
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
F: 731-265-5398
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic

Madison County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Madison 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.

Madison County
Register of Deeds
100 E Main St, Rm 109
Jackson, TN 38301 https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/118/R
9AM-5PM CST
Phone: 731-423-6089
Fax: 731-423-6088
Recorded Documents

Madison County Vital Certificates

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Madison County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 557 sq mi
Population (2009): 97,317
  • Females: 51.9%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Black/African American: 34.2%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 60.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 5,480
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 21.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.49
Housing Units (2000): 38,205
Homeownership Rate (2000): 67%
Migration Flow to Madison County, TN from (2007-2008):

Madison County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,838,805
  • Construction: $229,555
  • Retail Trade: $226,444
  • Professional and Technical Services: $112,190
  • Healthcare: $365,925
  • Banking: $85,529
  • Retail Trade: $226,444
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $68,636
  • Manufacturing: $603,538
  • Farms: $-5,990
  • Government: $580,624
Employed (2000): 43,558
Unemployed (2000): 3,227
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,112
Local Government Employment (2007): 9,364
Local Government Revenue (2007): $590,367 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $358,577 (thou. dol.)

Madison County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,466
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.2
Deaths (2007): 857
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 17
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6

Madison County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 866
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 10
  • Forcible rape: 37
  • Robbery: 256
  • Aggravated Assault: 563
Property Crimes (2008): 5,568
  • Burglary: 1,400
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,656
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 512

Madison County Genealogy Records