Lincoln County Tennessee Government

Lincoln County Officials

	Peggy G. Bevels County Mayor, Lincoln County 112 Main Avenue South, Room 101 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-3045 / FAX (931) 433-9979
The County Mayor serves as: 1. The chief executive officer of Lincoln County, 2. A non-voting, ex-officio member of the Legislative Body, and 3. A non-voting, ex-officio member of each committee of the Legislative Body, except as provided by law or by the Legislative Body. The County Mayor may be elected chairperson of the Legislative Body, casting a vote in the event of a tie. Otherwise, the County Executive, if not the chairperson, has veto power over legislative resolutions adopted by the Legislative Body. He/She serves as the chief financial officer and has the care and custody of all County property, unless placed with another officer. The Mayor has other duties and interacts with other County officials in almost every area of local administration. The County Mayor's office is located in Room 101 of the Courthouse. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)
	Anne J. Underwood Lincoln County Clerk 112 Main Avenue South, Room 102 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-2454 / FAX (931) 433-9304
The County Clerk is elected every four years by the registered voters of the County in a general election. The Clerk and deputies perform the following functions: 1. Registering all motorized vehicles for use on public roads and highways account for the largest portion of business in the office. Registration prices range from $12.25 for small trailer tags to $1,300 for semi-truck tags. 2. Persons operating a business for profit in Lincoln County must purchase a County business license. Initial license if $20.00, and renewal of that license is based on gross business. 3. Application for marriage license is taken with proof of identity and a license issued for $31. Marriages may also be performed by the Clerk or deputies. 4. The County Clerk is responsible for taking minutes of the County Legislative Body and recording actions taken by the Body. These are public records, kept in bound books in the Clerk's office. 5. Residents and non-residents may purchase all types of hunting, fishing, and sportsmen's licenses. 6. Nominations are taken from the County Commissioners for persons to be elected as notaries public by the County Legislative Body. Records of elections and commissions are kept in the County Clerk's office. 7. Applications are taken and beer permits are issued by the Clerk after review and passage by the County Beer Board. 8. Retail beer tax is reported and remitted to the County Clerk by distributing companies. These funds are then turned over to the County General Fund. 9. Hotels and motels report and remit a percentage of gross sales to the County Clerk. These funds are turned over to the County General Fund. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Clerk's office is open on the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, and on the last Friday evening of each month until 5:00 p.m. (Back to Top)
	Becky Bartlett Clerk & Master 112 Main Avenue South, Room B-109 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-1482
The Clerk and Master serves as Chancery Court Clerk. Civil cases are handled in the office, such as divorces, adoptions, debt/contracts, real estate matters, etc. Delinquent property taxes (County and City) are turned over to this office for collection. The Clerk and Master also serves as Probate Clerk. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)
	Matt Ashby Superintendent Lincoln County Highway Department 161 Molino Road Fayetteville, TN 37334 (931) 433-2585 / FAX (931) 438-1557
The County Highway Superintendent is the head of the Highway Department and has general control over the location, relocation, construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of the County road system. The Superintendent determines the total number of employees, personnel policy and work hours, job classifications, and policy and wages within the classifications. The compensation established should be consistent with pay in similar services in the County and surrounding area. The Superintendent also supervises, controls, and is responsible for all the machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials owned or used by the County in the construction, repair and maintenance of County roads and bridges. A Road Committee composed of five Commissioners is elected by the County Legislative Body. This Committee works with the Highway Superintendent in developing priorities and makes recommendations on the Highway Department budget, County road list, and other matters which require approval of the County Legislative Body. (Back to Top)
	Jeremy Ezell Lincoln County Juvenile Services 112 Main Avenue South Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-9989

	Gail Corder Circuit Court Clerk 112 Main Avenue South, Room 203 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-2334 / FAX (931) 438-1577
The Circuit Court Clerk also serves as General Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk and performs all clerical functions of these Courts. The Office maintains all files and preserves the minutes of Circuit and Juvenile Court. Records all court judgments or decrees and receipts and disbursements in all cases. Criminal and Civil General Sessions Clerks have similar duties: 1. Retaining, preserving, and filing all papers for criminal and civil cases, 2. Maintains indexes for all cases filed in Circuit/General Sessions Courts. Juvenile cases are confidential, but the Clerk performs the same duties as for the Circuit and General Sessions Court. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)
	Tammy Moore Assessor of Property 112 Main Avenue South, Room 105 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-5409 / FAX (931) 433-9979
The Assessor of Property is elected by qualified voters during the General Election held in August to serve a four year term, except when the office is left vacant for some reason. If a vacancy occurs, the County Court appoints an Assessor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Assessor is authorized to appoint a Deputy Assessor and is liable for any wrongful acts of his deputy. The Assessor of Property serves two basic functions: Appraisal and assessment of the value of property. The assessed amount is taxed according to the rate established by the County Legislative Body. Lincoln County now has 16,000 plus parcels of real property and 1,300 plus parcels of tangible personal property. Assessors are also required to maintain property maps of the County. The State Division of Property Assessments supervises the preparation, maintenance, revision, and recording of all maps. It is the duty of the Assessor to map each sale of property when the deed is recorded and to keep the maps updated with the new property owner's name. The records in the Assessor of Property Office are open to the public. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)
	Mary Jane Porter Lincoln County Trustee 112 Main Avenue South, Room 103 Courthouse Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-1371 / FAX (931) 433-9306
The County Trustee has three major functions, being (1) collection of the County's property taxes; (2) accounting for and disbursing County funds; and (3) investing idle funds. In addition to these duties, the Trustee disburses sales tax revenues and may collect municipal property taxes and other state and local taxes, such as local hotel/motel tax. The Trustee must keep detailed records of the accounts of the office. The Office of Trustee is a constitutional office. The Trustee is elected by the County's qualified voters for a four (4) year term beginning on September 1st of each year of election and continuing until a vacancy occurs or a successor is qualified and elected. There is no limitation on the number of years a Trustee may serve. The Trustee must take oaths to support the Constitution of Tennessee and the United States and for the faithful performance of the duties of the Office. The Trustee must be bonded. The minimum amount of the official bond is determined by the amount of revenues handled during the last fiscal year audited by the Comptroller. The Lincoln County Trustee's Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Back to Top)
	Murray Blackwelder, Sheriff Lincoln County Sheriff's Department 4151 Thornton Taylor Parkway Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-9821 / FAX (931) 433-9558 JAIL: (931) 433-3111
The present Sheriff's Department and Jail was built in 1990. There are currently 12 Deputies, 3 Investigators, and 1 Drug Investigator, as well as the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. The Jail can house 118 inmates. This area is staffed by a Jail Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and 27 Correction Officers (including two Transport Officers, three Cooks, one Litter Officer, and one Medical Officer). To meet the needs of the County, the Sheriff's Department is staffed 24 hours a day. (Back to Top)
	Cole Bradford Lincoln County Finance Department 112 Main Avenue South, Room B-104 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 438-1565 / FAX (931) 438-1570
The Finance Department administers the finances of Lincoln County for all funds of the departments, agencies, and boards which are handled by the County Trustee. The Finance Department is responsible for purchasing, accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cash management for all County departments, including specifically the County schools and highways. The Department operates under the policies and procedures established by a Financial Management Committee consisting of the County Mayor, Highway Superintendent, Director of Schools, and four members of the County Legislative Body. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Back to Top)
	Randy Delap Lincoln County Register of Deeds 112 Main Avenue South, Room 104 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-5366 / FAX (931) 433-9312
The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording deeds, trust deeds, and Uniform Commercial Codes, in addition to several different types of miscellaneous documents. She is also responsible for collecting transfer and mortgage tax on the appropriate documents. All fees collected by this Office are transferred to the County and State at the end of each month. Our records date back to 1810 when Lincoln County was formed. All records in the Office are public record and may be viewed at anytime during regular business hours. Copies are available for a small fee. The objective of the Register's Office is to keep accurate records and record them as quickly as possible. The Register is assisted by Vanetta Gentry, Chief Deputy, Wanda Shelton, Deputy, and Sue Silvey. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top)
	Mike Hall Lincoln County Emergency Management Office 312 West Market Street Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 438-1575 / FAX (931) 433-1112

	Paul Goode Lincoln County Veteran's Office 208 East Davidson Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 (931) 433-1897 / FAX (931) 433-1897
The Veteran's Service Office provides assistance to veterans on military issues and arranges medical assistance and funerals for veterans. The Office serves approximately 3,000 veterans and dependents. A van has been provided by Lincoln County to transport veterans to hospitals in Murfreesboro and Nashville. This Office promotes close relationships with the local veteran organizations, including the United Veterans of Lincoln County. It is estimated that veterans input $3.5 million dollars per year to the local economy. (Back to Top)
	Sheila Allen, Registrar Lincoln County Election Commission 208 Davidson Street, East, Room 106 Fayetteville, TN 37334 (931) 433-6220 / FAX (931) 433-9308
The Lincoln County Election Commission is governed by five commissioners appointed by the State Election Commission for two-year terms. The commissioners are charged with ensuring compliance with state election laws and approving election plans and certifying election results. The election commission appoints the Administrator of Elections, who keeps voter registration records, maintains voting history for each voter, and provides information concerning voter registration, absentee voting, elections, campaigns, and campaign financial disclosures. The Administrator of Elections also qualified prospective candidates for ballots and trains poll officials. The Lincoln County Election Commission meets on the call of the chairman of the election commission. We are located at 208 East Davidson Street in the Lincoln County Office Building. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Back to Top) View the sample ballot for the Upcoming Elections