Knox County Tennessee Court Records

Home to the third-largest city in Tennessee, Knox County has a population estimated at 475,000. Nearby counties include Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, and Union. Major employers in Knox County include Pilot Flying J, Regal Cinemas, and Ruby Tuesday.

Lying at a historical crossroads, Knox County's economy today is highly diversified, with thriving elements in the service, manufacturing, education, retail, and hospitality sectors. The broad availability of different job opportunities across industries makes the county an attractive destination for jobseekers from other counties and states. Knox County businesses can, therefore, often rely on a steady flow of applications for open positions. However, these conditions also mean employers are more likely to encounter potentially unsuitable applicants.

Protecting the business from liability and its employees or patrons from harm is a chief responsibility for hiring managers. Looking into an individual's background as part of the hiring process is normal and smart. Criminal history background checks can provide you with key insights that an applicant may not disclose during an interview or written application.

While once a cumbersome, slow process, today’s background checks can be a seamlessly integrated element of the hiring process with the right products and services. Rapid results and instant searches yield critical information that lets you effectively evaluate which candidates should move on to the next phase of the process and which should not. What does an effective strategy look like?

To start with, a “big picture” view that considers as many sources as possible will provide you with a foundation. Search nationwide criminal databases for information on your applicant to minimize the chance of overlooking records in a previous place of residence. After taking a broad look, you can drill down on any details as necessary by placing local records requests, such as for county court records. This step is essential if a nationwide search reveals convictions or indicates a pending case.

Background checks are powerful tools, and both state and federal laws regulate the way employers may use them. Tennessee does not have a statewide “ban the box” law for private employers constraining when and how you ask about criminal records. However, you must also consider the EEOC factors for evaluating criminal convictions, the FCRA's standalone disclosure requirement, and other non-discrimination laws.

Once you're satisfied your process is fully compliant, you can integrate it into your hiring workflow. To begin with, find the nationwide results you need with the US OneSEARCH from backgroundchecks.com. This search includes Knox County records from the Tennessee Admin Office of Courts. Find out more about our national sources when you examine our coverage map.

Do you see evidence of an open case in your county? State-level databases may not reflect the most up-to-date information from Knox county courts. For fast, up-to-date information, use the county-level background check next.

Criminal background reports generated by backgroundchecks.com include information from the following:

• Tennessee Admin Office of Courts – Felony and misdemeanor records from 1990 – May 2010

These reports can include the subject’s:

• Name
• Offense/Charge
• Sentence
• Disposition

Embrace new opportunities for making safe, diverse hires with help from backgroundchecks.com today.