Tipton, TN 38071
Tipton County Voting Population
Eligibility (73.5% eligible to vote)
Race (76.1% white)
Gender (50.6% female)
Age (46.4% 30-64 yrs old)
Median Income: $54,650
5-yr Unemployment: 9.4%
Metro Area: Memphis, TN
Population Description: Within a metro area of 1 million+ population
Tipton County Recent Election Results
Leaning
75%Republican
2016 Presidential (37.4% voted Republican)
2012 Presidential (15.8% voted Democratic)
2016 US Senate
2016 US House
2014 Gubernatorial
Current Elected Officials
Tipton County State
Tennessee's 8th congressional district National
United States
This is the list of elected officials for Tipton County. This includes roles such as sheriff, treasurer, council members, district attorney and county commissioner.
Tipton County is located within the 8th Congressional District of TN .
Representative | Office | Contact |
---|---|---|
Jeff Huffman | Tipton County Executive |
(901) 476-0200 nhuelsing@tiptonco.com |
Mary Gaither | Tipton County Clerk |
220 U.S. 51 North Covington, TN 38019 (901) 476-0207 mgaither@tiptonco.com |
Mike Forbess | Tipton County Circuit Court Clerk |
1801 South College Street Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-3320 mike.forbess@tncourts.gov |
Kristie Glass Maxwell | Tipton County Trustee |
(901) 476-0211 rttrustee@bellsouth.net |
Rose Cousar | Tipton County Property Assessor |
(901) 476-0213 rcousar@tiptonco.com |
Shannon Beasley | Tipton County Sheriff |
1801 South College Street Covington, TN 38019 (901) 475-3300 sheriff@tiptonco.com |
Claudia Peeler | Tipton County Register of Deeds |
(901) 476-0204 tcrod84@gmail.com |
This is the list of elected officials for Tennessee's 8th congressional district. This includes roles such as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, US and state senators and house representatives.
While the President and Vice President are the only elected officials at the National level, there are hundreds of other positions appointed by the President himself.
Tennessee's 8th congressional district will cast 11 Electoral College votes in the upcoming 2020 Presidential elections.
Elected Role Descriptions
Clerk of Courts:
The county clerk is responsible for filing vital records including documents related to a specific county's population, including birth, death and marriage certificates. Sometimes the Clerk of Courts is also responsible for preparing ballots, maintaining voting machines and training poll workers.
Recorder of Deeds:
The Recorder of Deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, specifically ones relating to real estate deals including ownership rights, planning documents, mortgages and historical transactions.
Sheriff:
A sheriff is responsible for all law enforcement at a county level, ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed. He or she performs a role similar to that of a police chief of a municipal department, managing the department in charge of protecting people and property and maintaining civil order.