PUTNAM COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Putnam 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 Putnam County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 04:46 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 04:19 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 04:19 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 04:19 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 20-22853 | Lorene Gomez | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-22416 | Larita Ranell Wilburn | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-22876 | Robert Ayo, III. | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-23263 | Dee French Bland | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-23727 | James Edward Catron, Sr. | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 22-20304 | Sunsea Rochelle Williams | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-22556 | Demeshia D. Singleton | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-23456 | Cassandra Phelps Carpenter | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-24813 | Keith Byron Holley | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-22255 | Tina Latrice Todd-Cole | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-20265 | Bettye Joyce Cox | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-20677 | Tonia D. Sherrod | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Putnam County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I order a death record in Monterey?▼
Monterey, TN (Putnam County) death record order: Putnam County Health Department for local death certificates. Statewide: Tennessee Department of Health Vital Records (https://www.tn.gov/health/vr.html) — death certificates 1914+, $15 per copy (Tenn. Code §68-3-101 https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2023/title-68/chapter-3/). Online ordering via Tennessee Vital Records (https://tn.vitalchek.com/) or VitalChek. Older records (pre-1914) via Tennessee State Library and Archives (https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/). Tenn. Public Records Act (Tenn. Code §10-7-503). Funeral homes can order on family's behalf within statutory window.
Where can I find the current salary or pay level for a deputy working in the Sheriff's Department?▼
For current salary or pay levels for deputies in the Putnam County, Tennessee Sheriff's Department, the official source is the Putnam County government. Putnam County Sheriff's Department (https://www.putnamcountysheriff.com/, 50 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501, 931-528-8484) sets deputy pay through the Putnam County Commission's adopted budget and pay scale. Submit a public-records request to the Putnam County Mayor/Finance Director (https://www.putnamcountytn.gov/, 121 South Dixie Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501, 931-526-2161) for the current sheriff's office personnel pay schedule - Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. section 10-7-503) requires response within 7 business days. Statewide, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation/Comptroller does not publish a centralized deputy salary table. The University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) publishes annual sheriff-deputy salary survey reports at https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/ which compare 95 counties. GovSalaries (https://govsalaries.com/salaries/TN/putnam-county) aggregates Putnam County salary data. The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury's Local Government Data at https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/lgf.html publishes audited financial statements. Per the Tennessee Open Meetings Act, salary discussions in commission meetings are public; minutes are at the Putnam County Clerk's Office (931-526-7106).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Putnam 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 · Putnam 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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🏥 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 |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (TN) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 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 | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ 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 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Putnam 1st Mercantile Bank | Cookeville |
| One Bank of Tennessee | Cookeville |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Making America Safe Again: DOJ to Award $300 Million to Model Cities Dedicated to Restoring Law and Order
Jun 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Nurse Practitioner Convicted for Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Nurse Practitioner Convicted for Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Memphis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies by Discharging a Firearm
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Memphis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies by Discharging a Firearm
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Second Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Ponzi Scheme That Took in Over $27 Million in Investments
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Second Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Ponzi Scheme That Took in Over $27 Million in Investments
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Columbia Man Connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) Group Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Columbia Man Connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) Group Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Nashville Man Connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) Group Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
May 28, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Putnam County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Putnam County deputy charged with DUI after single-vehicle crash
An off-duty Putnam County deputy was arrested on a DUI charge by Tennessee Highway Patrol after crashing his personal vehicle in Jackson County.Putnam County Sh ...
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Deadly crash involving commercial vehicles, tour bus shuts down interstate in Putnam County
BAXTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving multiple commercial vehicles, including a tour bus, on the interstate in Putnam County…
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14 charged, drugs seized after operation ‘Spring Clean Up’ in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced that 14 people were charged following a countywide drug enforcement operation, “Spring Clean Up.” The ope…
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Missing Putnam County man from Silver Alert found safe
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation posted a Silver Alert Sunday afternoon for a man with a medical condition who went missing from Putnam County, but he has since been located.
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A somber search party combs through the rubble of a heartbroken town
PUTNAM COUNTY — White County Sheriff Volunteer Officer Jacob Simmons and a search dog named Nala combed through lumber piles that used to be backyard sheds and peered under homes f…