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County Mayor: Danny Cook
Assessor of Property: Jaxon Neil
Circuit Court Clerk: Jessica Avery
County Court Clerk: Crystie Horner
Register of Deeds: Darlene Jones
Chancery Court Clerk & Master: Amber Mooring
Trustee: Mallory Berry
General Sessions/Juvenile Judge: Andrew Cook
Sheriff: Bryan Avery
Administrator of Elections: Michelle Morgan

ATTENTION (10/26/2026 12:11) Please see the below information from the Tennessee Department of Correction and Tennessee...
10/26/2026

ATTENTION (10/26/2026 12:11)

Please see the below information from the Tennessee Department of Correction and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation:

: We need your help to find Jacob Allen Morley, wanted by the Tennessee Department of Corrections and TBI for Escape.
Jacob is 6’0”, 270 lbs. with green eyes and brown hair.
He has been added to our state’s Most Wanted list and should be considered dangerous.
There is a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
Spot him? Call 1-800-TBI-FIND

ATTENTIONPlease see the following update from the Tennessee Department of Correction: UPDATE 10:05 a.m. CDT – The Tennes...
10/26/2026

ATTENTION

Please see the following update from the Tennessee Department of Correction:

UPDATE 10:05 a.m. CDT – The Tennessee Department of Correction continues to work in close coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend inmate Jacob Allen Morley #674793, who escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex late last night.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on October 25, 2026, staff at NWCX confirmed Morley was unaccounted for and immediately conducted an emergency count and search of the facility. Further review of security cameras confirmed Morley breached the perimeter fence and exited the facility in his TDOC uniform.
TDOC is committed to protecting the safety of the public and is asking the community to immediately contact law enforcement with any sightings or information.
Morley is serving a life sentence for a conviction in Carter County for first-degree murder, aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence, evading arrest, and vandalism. He is 28 years old, 5’11” tall, and weighs approximately 240 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes

ATTENTION Please see the below information from the Tennessee Department of Correction: The Tennessee Department of Corr...
10/26/2026

ATTENTION

Please see the below information from the Tennessee Department of Correction:

The Tennessee Department of Correction is actively responding to an escape from the Northwest Correctional Complex involving Jacob Morley (Tomis ID: 674793). Public safety is our top priority, and we are working closely with law enforcement agencies to apprehend the individual as quickly as possible. We urge anyone with information to contact 911 immediately.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.

10/25/2026

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10/21/2026

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Lake County EECBG Energy Efficiency Improvements
Lake County Courthouse & Lake County EMS Building

Lake County Government is accepting sealed bids from properly licensed and qualified contractors for energy-efficiency improvements at the Lake County Courthouse and Lake County EMS Building in Tiptonville, Tennessee.

The project generally includes HVAC and heat-pump replacements, energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems, window and building-envelope improvements, insulation, LED lighting upgrades, air-infiltration reduction, and replacement of garage heating equipment.

The complete bid solicitation, specifications, energy audits, federal requirements, Davis-Bacon wage determination, and other bid documents are available online at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjhSLmnzirdW11s4_X7ZnzRLRWA0ZmVR/view?usp=sharing

PRE-BID SITE VISITS

Prospective bidders may schedule a site visit during normal courthouse business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. To schedule a visit, please contact Tyler Douglas at [email protected].

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central Time.
Questions must be submitted in writing to [email protected].

SEALED BID DEADLINE
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central Time.
Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Lake County Mayor's Office
Lake County Courthouse
229 Church Street
Tiptonville, TN 38079

PUBLIC BID OPENING
Sealed bids will be publicly opened on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central Time, immediately following the bid submission deadline, at the Lake County Mayor's Office.

FUNDING AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
This project is funded in whole or in part through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Office of Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.

The project is subject to applicable federal requirements, including the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), applicable prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.

Bidders and subcontractors must comply with all applicable Tennessee contractor licensing requirements.

Lake County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities or irregularities to the extent permitted by law, and accept the bid determined to be in the best interest of Lake County.

10/19/2026

Lake County Commission Meeting October 19, 2026

ATTENTION Please see the below announcement from the Lake County Health Department:
10/19/2026

ATTENTION

Please see the below announcement from the Lake County Health Department:

It’s Back! Our 3rd Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Map!Are you (or someone you know) planning to hand out candy this Hal...
10/16/2026

It’s Back! Our 3rd Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Map!

Are you (or someone you know) planning to hand out candy this Halloween? We’re excited to bring back our community Halloween Trick or Treating map for its second year!

If you’d like your house included, just click the link below. From there, you can enter your street address, city, and zip code. https://form.jotform.com/262873402323049

Our goal is to publish the map before Halloween so families can plan safe and fun routes for their little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes.

Help us make this Halloween another spooky success for the kids in our community!

ATTENTIONThe regular monthly meeting of the Lake County Commission will be held on October 19, 2026 at 6p.m. in the cour...
10/15/2026

ATTENTION

The regular monthly meeting of the Lake County Commission will be held on October 19, 2026 at 6p.m. in the courtroom to go over the business of the county.

1. Opening of County Court.
2. Pledge to the flag.
3. Invocation.
4. Roll Call.
5. Minutes.
6. Trustee Report.
7. EMS Report.
8. Sheriff Report.
9. Notaries: Kristi Lynn and Sondra Morales.
10. Lake County School Board General Purpose Budget Amendments.
11. Ridgely Library – lights and ceiling tiles.
12. Health Department Roof – bids.
13. Problems at the Jail.
14. Discussions with Marty Vaughn.
15. Resolution Approving the Sourcewell Master Agreement.
16. Lake County joining the Northwest Tennessee Tourism Council.
17. Resolution to approve the Private Act for Central Financing.
18. Carl Perkins Center.
19. Health Department ADA Doors – bids.
20. EMA Budget Transfer Amendment.
21. Other Business.
22. Public Comments.
23. Mayor Comments.
24. Adjourn.

ATTENTION:
10/06/2026

ATTENTION:

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229 Church Street
Tiptonville, TN
38079

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17312537382

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