Crime Numbers
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation collates crime statistics for all counties in the state. The Bureau’s latest crime data for Williamson County is for 2018. In that year, the county recorded 196 violent crimes and 1,343 property crimes. This represents a 24.1% increase in violent crime rate and an 8.5% decline in property crime rate compared to 2014 figures. A closer look at the reported Part I crimes for 2018 in the county shows that there were 2 murders, 27 rapes, 13 robberies, and 154 aggravated assaults. Williamson County also recorded 160 burglaries, 1,093 larceny thefts, and 90 motor vehicle thefts in 2018.
The most recent five-year crime trend for the county shows that the only crimes to record lower numbers in 2018 compared to 2014 are burglary (29.8%) and larceny (9.8%). In the same period, murder (100%), rape (12.5%), robbery (44.4%), aggravated assault (24.2%), and motor vehicle theft (221.4%) rates went up.
Criminal Records
As the central repository of criminal history information in the state, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) provides background checks for Williamson County. It charges $29 per request. The TBI accepts requests for criminal history information online and by mail. To submit an online request, complete the Online Request Form provided on the agency's website. Card payments are accepted for online requests for background checks. When submitting a mail request, enclose a money order for the fee and send the request to:
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
901 R.S. Gass Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37216
Organizations in Williamson County serving children, the elderly, and other groups of vulnerable people can request for fingerprint-based background checks. An ORI number is required for this type of request. The TBI charges $32.65 per request or $30.15 if the subject is a volunteer. Organizations can make this request online at IdentoGo.
To obtain accident and incident reports in Williamson County, contact the police department in the city, borough, or town where the event occurred. For example, the Franklin Police Department provides these reports for the City of Franklin, the county seat.
To request a copy of a police report from the Franklin Police Department, download and complete the Public Records Request Form. Submit the completed form along with a copy of a Tennessee issued ID in person to the Records Section at:
Police Headquarters
900 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
The Records Section is open to the public from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The requester may also choose to submit the completed form by sending an email to ahardemon@franklintn.gov. The first five pages of copies of police reports are provided free while additional pages cost 50 cents per page.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation maintains a central database of registered sex offenders living in the state. The agency provides public access to this registry online. To find a sex offender living in Williamson County, visit the Sex Offender Registry Search page and fill an address in the county or a subject's name. To view, all the sex offender living within a neighborhood, use the secondary residential search criteria.
The Williamson County Jail serves the county and surrounding areas. The correctional facility is managed by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and it is located at:
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-5560
To fund an inmate’s commissary account, friends and family can make cash and credit card deposits at the kiosk located in the front lobby of the jail. Alternatively, they can visit govpaynow or call (888) 277-2535 to make credit card deposits.
Court records
Williamson County trial courts are part of the 21st Judicial District of Tennessee. These trial courts include a Circuit Court, a Chancery Court, a General Sessions Court, a Juvenile Court, a Probate Court, and three Municipal Courts. The Chancery Court is the primary trial for probate matters while criminal matters are filed in Circuit Court. Below are the addresses and contact information of the courts in the county:
Williamson County Circuit Court
Williamson County Judicial Centre
135 4th Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-5454
Fax: (615) 790-5432 (civil)
Fax: (615) 790-5626 (criminal)
Williamson County Chancery Court
Williamson County Judicial Centre
135 4th Avenue South, Room 236
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-5428
Fax: (615) 790-5626
Williamson County General Sessions Court
Williamson County Judicial Centre
135 4th Avenue South,
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-5454
Fax: (615) 790-5483 (civil)
Fax: (615) 790-5478 (criminal)
Williamson County Juvenile Court
408 Century Court,
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-5814
Fax: (615) 595-1283
Brentwood Municipal Court
5211 Maryland Way,
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 371-2272
Fax: (615) 507-2735
Fairview City Court
7100 City Centre Way
Fairview, TN 37062
Phone: (615) 799-2484 ext. 113
Fax: (615) 799-0035
Franklin Municipal Court
Franklin City Hall
109 3rd Avenue South, Suite 120
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 794-5362
Fax: (615) 591-5633
Nolensville Municipal Court
7218 Nolensville Road,
P O Box 547,
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 776-6684
The Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining the records of the Williamson County Circuit and General Sessions Courts. To request copies of these court records, visit the County Circuit Clerk’s Office anytime from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is located at:
Williamson County Judicial Centre
135 4th Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
To obtain records of the Williamson County Chancery Court, contact the office of the Clerk and Master also at the Williamson County Judicial Center in Room 236. Juvenile Court records are maintained by the clerk of that court with an office at the courthouse. All Clerks’ offices are open from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Vital Records
Williamson County's vital records are provided by the State's Department of Health. This Department charges $15 for each copy of vital record.
To obtain a certified copy of a divorce certificate, complete and sign the divorce application form. Attached a photocopy of a government-issued ID or any acceptable ID alternatives, and submit the request either in person or by mail. For mail-in request, include a check or money order for the appropriate fee and send it to:
Tennessee Vital Records
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
For in-person requests, visit the address above. The Vital Records entrance is located at the Rosa Parks Blvd. side of the building. The office is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. While it opens by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the office closes later at 6:00 p.m.
Cash is accepted for copy fees when requesting for divorce records in person. Alternatively, the requester may use the kiosk located at the office to make a card payment. Payment at the kiosk attracts an additional non-refundable $4 processing fee.
To request for other vital records, follow the same procedure as for requesting a divorce certificate. The fee for a birth, death, or marriage certificate is also the same as for a divorce certificate. Complete and submit a Certified Copy of Certificate of Birth, Death, or Marriage.
The Williamson County Health Department also provide birth and death certificates. To obtain any of these vital records, visit its office located at:
1324 W Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 794-1542
Fax: (615) 790-5967
The Department is open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Birth certificates from 1949 to the present are available at the local health department. To obtain a copy of a birth record, complete the application for birth certificate (also provided in Spanish), and submit it at the health department. Similarly, when requesting a death certificate complete the application form (also provided in Spanish) and submit it at the office.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Williamson County?
Williamson County property records are available to the public upon request. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, interested persons can inspect and obtain copies of all property records generated by custodian agencies. To obtain these property records, interested persons are required to contact the custodian's office or agency.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Williamson County
The Williamson County Assessor of Property maintains all property records in the county. The Property Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, classifying, and valuing all real, personal, or mixed properties within its jurisdiction. Interested members of the public may obtain Williamson County property records in person or online. For in-person requests, interested persons are to contact the office location:
Williamson County Property Assessor's Office
1320 West Main Street
Suite 300 & 313
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-5708
Fax: (615) 790-5760
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday.
How to Look Up Williamson County Property Records
The Williamson County Assessor of Property maintains an online Property Data Search that provides information on property records or documents within its jurisdiction. Interested persons may access this property records or information using any of the following search criteria: Owner Name, Property Address, Subdivision, City, Lot Number, Last sold on or after, Last sold on or before, Map, Parcel ID.
Location of Williamson County Property Assessors
Williamson County Property Assessor's Office
1320 West Main Street
Suite 300 & 313
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-5708
Fax: (615) 790-5760
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday.
