Clerk & Master

Sherrie Pippin-Loftis Clerk and Master

Lisa Sullivan, Chief Deputy Clerk

The Clerk and Masters office files and maintains all records of the Chancery Court.The Clerk and Master also:

  • Prepares Chancery Court dockets.
  • Collects delinquent property taxes
  • Conducts delinquent property tax auctions
  • Accepts Child supports payments
  • Conducts probate transactions

Wills may be filed at the Clerk and Masters office by customer request.

The Clerk and Master is the ADA coordinator for the courthouse. Contact this office if you need special assistance accessing or visiting the courthouse.

The office is located on the first floor of the courthouse.

The Clerk and Master is appointed by the Chancellor to serve a 6 year term.

C.K. Smith is Chancellor of the 15th Judicial District. Chancellor holds Chancery Court in Jackson County the first full week of April, August and December. Contact this office to be scheduled on the docket.

Chambers are held on the first and third Fridays each month at the Trousdale County (Hartsville) Courthouse

PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE AGENT
Passport information and requirements:

  • 2 Passport Photo ID's. (not available to be taken on site)
  • Original or Certified Birth Certificate.
  • Legal State Photo Identifcation.

You may pick up your application at the Clerk and Masters office or visit Travel.State.Gov for downloads and additional information.

****NOTICE CONCERNING GENEALOGY RESEARCH****This is a small office with limited staff members. You are welcome to visit our office during regular Clerk and Master business hours for your reasearch needs. You may wish to contact our Archives at 931-268-9877, their office hours are Tuesday and Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Alerts

August County Commission Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the legislative body of Jackson County, Tennessee, will meet in regular public session TUESDAY August 18, 2026 7:00 p.m at the Jackson County Courthouse for the purpose of considering and transacting all business which may come before such body.