SUMNER COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Sumner 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 Sumner County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-25 06:16 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-25 06:05 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-25 06:05 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-25 06:05 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 3:26-bk-03526 | Michelle Tamika Crawford | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-03527 | TANDY M. REFFEGEE | 07/24/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00049 | Jonas v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner of | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-20119 | Derrick E. Garrett | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-20456 | Calvin Monroe Swisher, Jr. | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-23706 | Paula Michelle Bell | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-24931 | Ronnie Deantron Austin, Jr. | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-24938 | Sonya Marie Boyland | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20684 | Stephanie Michelle Coleman | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20771 | Kim Liddell | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20775 | Dedrus Wilson Peterson | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21905 | Kayla Tawain Scales | 07/24/2026 |
Cities in Sumner County
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Common Questions
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What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Hendersonville?▼
Hendersonville, TN (Sumner County) background check: TBI Criminal History Public Records Search via TORIS (https://tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov/Toris/) — $29 name-based. Fingerprint $39 via IdentoGO Tennessee (https://www.identogo.com/locations/tennessee). Statute Tenn. Code §38-6-103 (https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2023/title-38/chapter-6/section-38-6-103/). Sumner County Sheriff (https://sumnersheriff.org/) for inmate, local arrests. Hendersonville PD (https://www.hendersonvilletn.gov/government/departments/police_department) for city. Court records: TN Court Cases Search (https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/find-court). FBI Identity History Summary $18. TN Public Records Act (Tenn. Code §10-7-503). Ban-the-box: Tenn. Code §8-50-112 for state employment.
How do I find arrest records in Hendersonville?▼
Hendersonville, TN (Sumner County) arrest records: Hendersonville Police Department records (https://www.hendersonvilletn.gov/government/departments/police_department) — public via TN Public Records Act. Sumner County Sheriff (https://sumnersheriff.org/) — daily inmate roster. Statewide criminal history: TBI Criminal History Public Records Search via TORIS (https://tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov/Toris/) — $29 name-based. Statute Tenn. Code §38-6-103 (https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2023/title-38/chapter-6/section-38-6-103/). Court records: TN Court Cases Search (https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/find-court). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Tenn. Public Records Act (Tenn. Code §10-7-503). The Tennessean for regional coverage (https://www.tennessean.com/).
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 Sumner 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 · Sumner 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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL OIL SERVICE | GALLATIN |
| UPPER STATION CAMP CREEK SEWER EXTENSION | GALLATIN |
| NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY #8988 | GALLATIN |
| 1220 CENTER POINT RD./HD ID NO. 33429 | HENDERSONVILLE |
| CAMERON SIGN SERVICE | GALLATIN |
| USA TOOL COMPANY | GALLATIN |
| AUTOZONE | HENDERSONVILLE |
| PAYNE'S STORE | CASTALIAN SPRING |
💰 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 |
|---|---|
| The Farmers Bank | Portland |
🏛️ 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
FBI Field Office
Knoxville Man Arrested for Transmitting Threats to Kill Public Officals
Jul 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Knoxville Man Arrested for Transmitting Threats to Kill Public Officals
Jul 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Nine Criminal Aliens From Venezuela Plead Guilty for Roles in Sex Trafficking Organization
Jul 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Nine Criminal Aliens From Venezuela Plead Guilty for Roles in Sex Trafficking Organization
Jul 15, 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
Federal Agency
Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines
Jul 23, 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 Sumner County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Tennessee man charged with murder and abuse of corpse after telling police he killed his mom's cousin
SUMNER CO., Tenn. (WTVF) — A Sumner County man has been charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after he told police that he killed his mother's cousin with a hammer, then stripp…
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Cuban Nationals Apprehended in Tennessee Human Trafficking Sting: ICE Discloses Immigration Backgrounds
In a recent undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Sumner County, Tennessee, three Cuban nationals who entered the United States ...
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Tennessee sex offender arrested after being spotted near daycare
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Tennessee man was arrested for a violation of sex offender registry after he was seen near a daycare on Monday morning. Keith Barcus was walking ne…
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Sumner County Sheriff Sonny Weatherford dies in East Tennessee; procession escorts him home to Gallatin
Sumner County Sheriff Roy "Sonny" Weatherford died Friday at the age of 65. A procession of law enforcement vehicles brought him home to Gallatin from Pigeon Forge, where Weatherfo…
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TBI issues Silver Alert for missing man out of Sumner County
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation posted a Silver Alert Monday morning for a man with a medical condition who is missing from Sumner County.
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Sumner County community demands action against repeat sex offender Keith Barcus
Community members in Sumner County are asking for a repeat sex offender to either stay behind bars or be required to receive mental treatment.
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A Fake Warrant Scam Reached Sumner County, Now a Georgia Woman Is Jailed
A Georgia woman has been jailed in Tennessee after investigators linked her to a Sumner County warrant scam. Bianca Laparis Grady, 32, of Warner Robins, ... Read More ...