Obion County, TN Public Records
Obion County has an estimated population of 30,261 (2024) across 545 square miles of land. In Tennessee, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. Court cases are handled by the Tennessee State Courts; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Obion County.
📍 Obion County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 30,261 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 545 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | Union CityPopulation 10,876 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Obion County, TN
These are the main offices to visit in person in Obion County: the Circuit Court Clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Obion County Circuit Court Clerk
| Address | 7 Bill Burnett Circle, Union City, TN 38261 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (731) 507-0999 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit Court case records for the county (civil suits, divorce, and in most counties criminal cases); the Circuit Court Clerk usually also serves the General Sessions Court |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | tncourts.gov/…/clerks ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Obion County, TN
Criminal case records for Obion County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Tennessee, felony cases are tried in Criminal Court or Circuit Court, depending on the county; misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings are handled by General Sessions Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: tncourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Obion County
| State court system | Tennessee State Courts |
🔍 Background Check in Obion County, TN
A people search for Obion County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Obion County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Obion County
| Sex offender registry | Tennessee Sex Offender Registry (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) Source: sor.tbi.tn.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Tennessee State Courts |
📋 Arrest Records in Obion County, TN
Arrest and booking records for Obion County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Obion County
| State court system | Tennessee State Courts |
🏛️ Court Records in Obion County, TN
Court records for Obion County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Obion County, with addresses from the official Tennessee State Courts directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Obion County
| State court system | Tennessee State Courts |
🏠 Property Records in Obion County, TN
In Tennessee, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. Property tax assessments are kept by the county Assessor of Property.
🏠 Where to get property records for Obion County
| Land records | In Tennessee, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. |
📜 Vital Records in Obion County, TN
In Tennessee, certified birth certificates can also be ordered from county health departments. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Tennessee Department of Health – Office of Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Obion County
| State vital records office | Tennessee Department of Health – Office of Vital Records Source: tn.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Obion County, TN
The official sex offender registry for Obion County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Obion County
| Official registry | Tennessee Sex Offender Registry (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) Source: sor.tbi.tn.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Obion County, TN
Divorce cases in Tennessee are heard by the Circuit Court or Chancery Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Tennessee Department of Health – Office of Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Obion County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Tennessee are heard by the Circuit Court or Chancery Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Tennessee Department of Health – Office of Vital Records Source: tn.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Tennessee State Courts |
Largest Communities in Obion County
Union City (10,876), South Fulton (2,177), Troy (1,407), Obion (968), Kenton (524), Hornbeak (505), Woodland Mills (338), Rives (246), Samburg (198), Trimble (4) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.