Blount County Court Records Search
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Blount County is situated in eastern Tennessee, with the city of Maryville serving as the county seat. The county’s court system falls within the Fifth Judicial District and comprises a Circuit Court, a General Sessions Court, a Chancery Court, a Juvenile Court, and four municipal courts. Court records generated by these tribunals are managed by two principal custodians: the Circuit Court Clerk, who handles records for the Circuit Court and General Sessions Court, and the Clerk and Master, who oversees filings for the Chancery Court. Understanding which office holds the records you need is the first step in any successful search.
Individuals looking for Blount County court records can begin with official resources provided by the state and county. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts maintains a website at TennesseeCourts.us that lists court contact information, clerk directories, and links to publicly available case data. At the county level, records can be searched through the Blount County online court records portal, accessed at public-use computer terminals inside the courthouse, or requested directly from the appropriate clerk’s office. The method you use will depend on the type of case and the court that handled it.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Blount County?
There are three main ways to locate a case filed in Blount County: searching the county’s online records system, visiting the clerk’s office in person, or submitting a written records request.
Online Records Search
The Blount County Circuit Court Clerk and the Clerk and Master both provide access through the county’s online court records search portal. This system contains current public court records for cases filed from August 1, 2019, to the present. Some older cases may also appear. Confidential cases are excluded from search results. Users can search by party name, case number, or other identifying details.
In-Person Searches
Public access computers are available at both the Circuit Court Clerk’s office and the Clerk and Master’s office for individuals who wish to conduct searches on-site. There is no charge for inspecting public records. The relevant offices are:
Blount County Circuit Court Clerk
Address: 926 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: (865) 273-5400
Fax: (865) 273-5411
Email: bccc@blounttn.org
Blount County Clerk and Master
Address: 930 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Blount County Justice Center, Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: (865) 273-5500
Fax: (865) 273-5519
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Written Records Requests
To request copies of Circuit Court or General Sessions Court records, complete the Public Records Request form (Form A) and submit it by email to bccc@blounttn.org, by fax to (865) 273-5411, or in person. Include your phone number and email so the clerk’s office can contact you with an estimate and arrange pickup or mailing.
Copy Fees (Circuit Court Clerk)
- Standard copies: $0.50 per page
- Certified copies: $5.00 per certification plus $0.50 per page
- Labor exceeding one hour: $22.00 per hour
- Payment accepted: cash, money order, cashier’s check, or credit card (with fee)
Proof of Tennessee citizenship — typically a valid Tennessee driver’s license — is required before records are released, per Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503.
Are Court Records Public in Blount County?
Court records in Tennessee are presumed open to public inspection under the Tennessee Public Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503). This statute requires that documents created or received in connection with official government business be available to Tennessee citizens upon request. All court cases in Blount County — except those classified as confidential — are accessible to the public.
However, the following categories of records are restricted or entirely closed to public access:
- Juvenile Court records: Cases involving minors in delinquency, dependency, neglect, and unruly proceedings are confidential. Access requires authorization or a court order.
- Adoption records: Files involving adoption proceedings and termination of parental rights are sealed.
- Mental health and civil commitment records: Proceedings under the Mental Health Procedures Act carry access restrictions.
- Sealed cases: Any case sealed by court order is excluded from public searches and cannot be disclosed.
- Redacted information: Social security numbers, financial account details, medical records, and other sensitive personal data are redacted from records before release to the public, with the cost of redaction borne by the requestor (Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(a)(5)).
When a records custodian denies access, the denial must be provided in writing, specifying the legal basis. Requestors who believe a denial was improper may seek review through the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel.
Blount County Criminal Court Records
The Circuit Court’s Criminal Division handles felony prosecutions, misdemeanor cases, petitions, and post-conviction matters in Blount County. The General Sessions Criminal Court conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases and hears misdemeanor charges. All criminal cases — except juvenile matters — are open to the public, and a public access computer is available at the courthouse for searching criminal records.
Searching Criminal Case Records
- Online: Use the Blount County online court records search to look up criminal cases filed from August 2019 forward.
- In person: Visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 926 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 to use public access terminals.
- Written request: Submit Form A by email to bccc@blounttn.org or fax to (865) 273-5411.
Copies of criminal records cost $0.50 per page; certified copies cost $5.00 plus $0.50 per page. For questions about criminal case files, call (865) 273-5400.
Statewide Criminal Background Checks
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is the state’s central repository for criminal history information. Background checks can be requested through the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) website or by mail. Each background check costs $29.00, payable by credit card for online requests. Mail requests should be directed to:
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
901 R.S. Gass Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37216
Phone: (615) 744-4000
Blount County Sheriff’s Office
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office also maintains arrest records and incident reports. To request a copy of a report, contact the Sheriff’s Records Office at (865) 273-5000 or visit:
Blount County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 940 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: (865) 273-5003
Email: reports@bcso.com
A Judicial Commissioner is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 500 North Cusick Street, Maryville, TN 37804.
Blount County Civil Court Records
Civil litigation in Blount County is divided between the Circuit Court and the General Sessions Court based on the amount in dispute. The Circuit Court hears civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000, while the General Sessions Civil Court handles claims of $25,000 or less. In General Sessions, individuals may represent themselves, but corporations must be represented by an attorney. Judgments in General Sessions become final after ten days.
Civil records for both courts are maintained by the Blount County Circuit Court Clerk. Searches can be performed through the online court records portal, at public access computers in the clerk’s office, or by submitting a written records request (Form A).
Chancery Court Civil Matters
Certain equity cases — including injunctions, property disputes, and other matters in equity — are heard by the Blount County Chancery Court. Records for these cases are managed by the Clerk and Master’s Office at 930 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Phone: (865) 273-5500 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Clerk and Master Filing Fees (Effective January 1, 2026)
The Clerk and Master publishes a detailed filing fee schedule for cases filed in the Chancery Court and related divisions. Key civil filing fees include:
| Case Category | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Category 1 lawsuits (contract, personal injury, property disputes, torts, etc.) | $345.00 |
| Category 2 lawsuits (administrative appeals, condemnation, certiorari) | $270.00 |
| Category 2.1 lawsuits (delayed birth certificates, restoration of citizenship) | $220.00 |
| Appeal from Sessions Court | $270.00 |
| Counter/Cross complaint (Category 1) | $275.00 |
| Copies | $0.50 per page |
| Certified copies | $5.00 each plus $0.50 per page |
| Fax filing | $5.00 plus $1.00 per page |
Accepted payment methods at the Clerk and Master’s Office include money orders, cashier’s checks, law firm checks, and cash. Personal checks, debit cards, and credit cards are not accepted. All fees are due at the time of filing.
Blount County Family Court Records
Family law cases in Blount County are distributed among several courts depending on the nature of the matter. Divorce, child support, custody disputes, and protection orders are primarily heard in the Circuit Court’s equity or domestic relations sessions and through the Clerk and Master’s Office. The Juvenile Court handles dependency, delinquency, paternity (where the parties were never married), guardianship of minors, emergency removals, and termination of parental rights.
Divorce Records
The Clerk and Master’s Office maintains most divorce records in Blount County. Copies of a divorce decree cost $0.50 per page, with an additional $5.00 for certification. Certified copies must include all accompanying documents filed with the decree. Contact the Clerk and Master at (865) 273-5500 or visit the office at 930 East Lamar Alexander Parkway. Divorce filing fees through the Clerk and Master are $320.00 for divorces with children and $245.00 for divorces without children.
Divorce records can also be obtained at the state level through the Tennessee Department of Health. Complete the Application for a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Divorce or Annulment, attach $15.00 and a valid ID, and mail to:
Tennessee Vital Records
Andrew Johnson Tower, 1st Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Marriage Records
The Blount County Clerk issues and maintains marriage licenses. Marriage records are public and can be searched through the online marriage license search by entering the names of the married couple. In-person requests may be made at:
Blount County Clerk
Address: 345 Court Street, Blount County Courthouse, Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: (865) 273-5800
Fax: (865) 273-5815
Certified marriage certificates are also available from the Tennessee Department of Health by completing the Application for a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Marriage and mailing it with $15.00 and valid identification to Tennessee Vital Records at the address above.
Juvenile Court Records
The Blount County Juvenile Court is located at 391 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804. Phone: (865) 273-5935 The Juvenile Court Clerk is the custodian of all juvenile case records. Juvenile records are confidential and are not accessible to the general public. The court handles custody, delinquency, dependency, neglect, paternity, guardianship, and emergency psychiatric commitments of juveniles. The office does not accept personal checks; payment may be made by cashier’s check, money order, credit/debit card, or cash.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death records are maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health. Birth records in Tennessee are sealed for 100 years and death records for 50 years; only qualified individuals may request copies. Applications are available online for birth certificates and death certificates. Each certified copy costs $15.00. The Blount County Health Department at (865) 983-4582 may also assist with vital records requests.
Blount County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Blount County are heard by the Chancery Court, with filings managed by the Clerk and Master’s Office. The court handles the administration of decedents’ estates, probate of wills, appointment of personal representatives, conservatorships, and guardianships. The General Sessions Probate docket also handles certain probate-related matters.
Searching Probate Records
Probate case records can be searched through the county’s online court records portal for cases filed from August 2019 onward. Older records may require an in-person visit to the Clerk and Master’s Office. For historical probate records, the Blount County Chancery Court Index references archived materials that are also available on microfilm at the Blount County Public Library.
Requesting Probate Records
Requests should be directed to:
Blount County Clerk and Master
Address: 930 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Blount County Justice Center, Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: (865) 273-5500
Fax: (865) 273-5519
Include the names of the parties or the case docket number to assist with locating the file. Copies cost $0.50 per page, certified copies cost $5.00 each plus $0.50 per page, and exemplified copies are $10.00 for certification plus $0.50 per page.
Probate Filing Fees (Effective January 1, 2026)
The Clerk and Master’s filing fee schedule sets out the following probate-related costs:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Testate/Intestate estate filing | $345.00 |
| Estate filing with publication of Notice to Creditors | $431.40 |
| Small estate filing (under $50,000) | $345.00 |
| Muniment of Title | $345.00 |
| Ancillary estate | $346.00 |
| Conservatorships and Guardianships | $345.00 |
| Claims (filed in triplicate) | $50.00 |
| Exceptions to Claims (filed in triplicate) | $100.00 |
| Initial and Annual Accountings | $75.00 |
| Reopen a Closed Estate | $75.00 |
| Adoptions | $146.25 |
| Motions/Requests (sell property, insolvency, etc.) | $200.00 |
| Orders entered on existing case | $20.00 |
All fees are due at the time of filing. Payment must be made by money order, cashier’s check, law firm check, or cash. The Clerk and Master’s Office does not accept personal checks, debit cards, or credit cards for filing fees.
For property-related research connected to estate matters, the Blount County Register of Deeds maintains land records at 349 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804, Phone: (865) 273-5880 Copies of land documents cost $0.50 per page, and certified copies are $1.00 per page. The Blount County Property Assessor at 351 Court Street, Phone: (865) 273-5850, maintains property assessment and ownership records.