Deeds are the primary instrument used for transfer of real property between two or more parties. Deed records are maintained at the county level. When new counties formed, records related to current land in the new county were sometimes copied into the new county's first deed book.
The Tennessee State Library & Archives has a detailed explanation of land records. TSLA offers limited look-up services by mail for a fee. Click here to view details.
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