Greene County Public RecordsTennessee

Greene County, TN, serves over 7,500 students with 11 public schools, including 2 high schools. The high school graduation rate is around 90%; about 20% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety initiatives have reduced incidents by 15% over five years. Test scores are near the state average; Greeneville High School, for example, scores 20.4 on the ACT. Adult education programs and specialized tracks, such as CTE (Career & Technical Education), are offered district-wide. Continuous improvement plans and a Safe Schools Program support educational success and safety.

As of 2023, Greene County, TN, had an unemployment rate of approximately 3.7%. The leading employment sectors included manufacturing (23%), healthcare and social assistance (18%), and retail trade (11%). Major occupation types were production (18%), office and administrative support (14%), and sales (10%). About 86% of workers commuted by car, with an average commute time of 24 minutes; 54% commuted outside Greene County for work, notably to Washington and Hamblen counties. The local workforce continues to diversify, reflecting broader regional economic trends.

Greene County, TN has a homeownership rate of approximately 72%, with median home values around $185,000 in 2024. Median monthly rent is about $850. The housing market has seen a 5% value increase over the past year. Housing types range from historic single-family homes in Downtown Greeneville to newer subdivisions and rural properties. Popular neighborhoods include Tusculum, East Greeneville, and Baileyton. Greene County’s property tax rate is $1.98 per $100 of assessed value, which is relatively affordable compared to the national average, contributing to the area's overall housing appeal.

As of 2023, Greene County, TN has a population of approximately 70,000. The median age is around 44 years, with 20% under 18 and 21% aged 65 or older. The gender split is roughly 50.5% female and 49.5% male. Racially, the county is 92% White, 3% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, and the remainder multiracial or other groups.

Greene County, TN has approximately 45,000 registered voters as of 2024. Voters participate in primary, general, and local elections, with recent turnout around 60% in presidential years. The County Election Commission administers elections, maintaining 25 polling locations. In 2020, Greene County voters favored Republican candidates by a 75%-23% margin over Democrats. Key local issues include education funding and infrastructure. Party representation is predominantly Republican, with only 1 Democrat holding a county office. Voter registration is available online or at the Election Office in Greeneville. Provisional and absentee ballots are accommodated per state law.

Greene County, TN, reports a crime rate slightly below the national average. In 2022, there were approximately 1,120 total reported crimes, with 164 violent crimes (including 3 homicides) and 956 property crimes. The violent crime rate is around 3.7 per 1,000 residents, while property crime stands at about 21.6 per 1,000. Greeneville, the county seat, often sees higher crime rates than rural areas. The Greene County Sheriff's Department emphasizes community policing and encourages residents to report suspicious activity to maintain public safety.