HOUSTON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Houston County gets a B.
Tennessee Open Records Act gives 7 business days with the Office of Open Records Counsel for guidance. Booking photos public. Drag is fragmented courts — no statewide e-filing or unified case search.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Houston County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-22 22:02 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 21:46 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 21:46 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 21:46 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-22 21:46 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
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Recent Tennessee Court Cases
Most recent Tennessee court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 20-23767 | Derrick Dewayne McClure | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 22-24988 | Tomeka Renee Bynum | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-24324 | Demetris Hurdle | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-25667 | Dominique Devoros Holst | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-23134 | Kevin Tyrone Davis | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11028 | Joshua Pulfer | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-24060 | Niajah Janay Taylor | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-20821 | Charles Lee Brickey | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-25657 | Ranger Bearings, LLC | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-00064 | Teems v. Atlantic Medical LLC et al | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-20269 | Dashondra Lavera Edwards | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11029 | Samantha Marie Turner | 07/22/2026 |
Cities in Houston County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Tennessee
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Tennessee. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How does record expungement work in Jasper?▼
In Jasper, TN (Marion County), record expungement (also called 'expunction') is governed by T.C.A. §40-32-101 through §40-32-105. Eligible cases include: dismissals, nolle prosequi, not-guilty verdicts, certain misdemeanors and Class E felonies after a 5-year waiting period from sentence completion (with no other convictions), and diversionary dispositions under T.C.A. §40-35-313. File a Petition for Expungement at the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk, 200 Beecher Street, Jasper, TN 37347 (423-942-2515). Filing fees: $0 for dismissed cases, $180 for eligible convictions. Once granted, the record is removed from public databases including TBI's TORIS. Sources: TN Courts (https://www.tncourts.gov/), T.C.A. §40-32-101 (https://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/).
How can I obtain a police report for an incident involving me on a particular date?▼
To obtain a police report for an incident involving you on a particular date in Lewisburg, TN (Marshall County), contact the Lewisburg Police Department at 131 East Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931-359-4044). Police reports are released under Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. §10-7-503). For incidents in unincorporated areas, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office at 215 N. 1st Avenue, Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931-359-2828) handles them. Submit a written records request listing the date, location, and your name. Standard fees: $0.15/page after the first 10 pages free; $0.25/page if certified. Sources: Lewisburg PD (https://www.lewisburgtn.gov/police-department/), TN Public Records Act (https://comptroller.tn.gov/).
How do I get a death certificate in Manchester?▼
To get a death certificate in Manchester, TN (Coffee County), the Tennessee Office of Vital Records at https://www.tn.gov/health/vr.html issues certified death certificates for $15 (records from 1908 forward). For local recent records, contact the Coffee County Health Department. Order from the state office online via VitalChek, by mail to TDH Vital Records, 1st Floor Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243 (615-741-1763), or in person. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under T.C.A. §68-3-205 within 50 years. Sources: TN Vital Records (https://www.tn.gov/health/vr.html), Coffee County (https://coffeecountygov.com/).
Where do I look up probate records in Memphis?▼
To look up probate records in Memphis, TN (Shelby County), contact the Shelby County Probate Court at 140 Adams Avenue, Suite 124, Memphis, TN 38103 (901-222-3760). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under T.C.A. §32-2-101. Search probate cases at https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/. Certified copies of probated wills cost about $1 per page plus $1 certification at the Probate Court Clerk. The Tennessee Public Court Records site at https://www.tncourts.gov/ provides links to Shelby County's case-management system. Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. §10-7-503) governs disclosure. Sources: Shelby County (https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/), TN Courts (https://www.tncourts.gov/).
How do I look up a court case in Coffee?▼
To look up a court case in Coffee County, TN, contact the Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk at 300 Hillsboro Boulevard, Manchester, TN 37355 (931-723-5106). Tennessee does not have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. The Tennessee Public Court Records site at https://www.tncourts.gov/ provides links to Coffee County's case-management system. Coffee County General Sessions Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims; Circuit Court handles felonies and civil matters. Certified copies cost about $1 per page plus $1 certification. Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. §10-7-503) governs disclosure. Sources: Coffee County (https://coffeecountygov.com/), TN Courts (https://www.tncourts.gov/).
How do I search property ownership in Lebanon?▼
To search property ownership in Lebanon, TN (Wilson County), contact the Wilson County Register of Deeds at 228 East Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615-444-0314), with online deed searches at https://www.wilsoncountytn.gov/. The Wilson County Property Assessor at https://www.wilsoncountytn.gov/301/Property-Assessor provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The Lebanon Treasurer's tax lookup is at https://www.lebanontn.org/. Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. §10-7-503) makes deeds and tax records public. Recording fees are about $10 first page; certified copies cost $5 plus $1/page. Sources: Wilson County (https://www.wilsoncountytn.gov/), City of Lebanon (https://www.lebanontn.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Houston County, TN
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Houston County, TN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for TN
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (TN)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in TN
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in TN
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in TN
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for TN
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (TN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Memphis
FBI-Memphis
FBI-Memphis
FBI-Memphis
FBI-Memphis
FBI-Memphis
FBI-Memphis
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (TN) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ELMER GIBBS | CROSSVILLE |
| WENDY OBERDICK | KINGSPORT |
| VISITING HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC | CLEVELAND |
| CHERYL RUDNICKE | NASHVILLE |
| BARBARA NYLANDER | GOODLETTSVILLE |
| JULIE PERRIGIN | DICKSON |
| LAURA CAMPBELL | MORRISTOWN |
| RICHARD PRESLEY | NASHVILLE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| RYES AUTOMOTIVE | ERIN |
| ERIN AUTO BODY | ERIN |
| TAYLOR INDUSTRIES INC | ERIN |
| LARGENT TIRE & LUMBER CO INC | ERIN |
| WRIGHTS FARM | ERIN |
| HOUSTON COUNTY PRINTING | ERIN |
| 2012 HOUSTON COUNTY SURFACE TRANSPORTATI | ERIN |
| J.V. AVERITT LUMBER CO INC. | ERIN |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (TN) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Security Credit Servic | False statements or representation |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Law Office of Michael | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (TN) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ARGUS MEDICAL SUPPLIES | 1128b8 |
| BLANKENSHIP'S PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| CARESOUTH CLINIC, PC | 1128b7 |
| CARING HOME HEALTH AGENCY | 1128b8 |
| CARLISLE HMA, LLC | 1128a1 |
| CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSOCIATES | 1128a1 |
| COALFIELD PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| COLLINS DRUGS | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (TN) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Traditions First Bank | Erin |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Memphis Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin and Carfentanil, Resulting in Fatal Overdose
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Twelve Indicted in National Cargo Theft Conspiracy Targeting Nike in West Tennessee
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Results in the Sentencing of a Memphis Man to Over 19 Years in Prison for Trafficking Narcotics While on Supervised Release for Trafficking Narcotics
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Opens Application Period for Program to Enhance Tribal Access to National Crime Information Databases
Jul 13, 2026
FBI Field Office
Memphis Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Adulterating Medical Devices and Health Care Fraud
Jul 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
Memphis Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Adulterating Medical Devices and Health Care Fraud
Jul 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
Eleven Charged in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy Allegedly Directed From Inside Tennessee Prison
Jul 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
Eleven Charged in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy Allegedly Directed From Inside Tennessee Prison
Jul 8, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Money to Consumers Harmed by Trend Deploy’s Deceptive Marketing
Jul 22, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Houston County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Tennessee governor orders stay of execution after doctor can’t find vein
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Tennessee authorities release video of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal
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