Decatur County Consolidated Directory Lists Key Local Services

Decatur County maintains a central directory of county departments and public services to make routine transactions and emergency contacts easier for residents. The listing groups major elected offices, law enforcement, waste disposal sites, education contacts, senior services, volunteer fire departments, and facilities available for community use.

County government contacts include the County Clerk, Melinda Broadway, whose office handles license plate renewals, notary services, and marriage applications and offers online service options. Trustee Beth Hays manages payment-related matters for the county. The Property Assessor is Walter Higdon, and the Register of Deeds is Regina Tillman. These offices form the front line for tax, title and vital-records needs that many households face during the year.

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Dale King, serves as the county’s chief law enforcement agency and is responsible for patrol, warrant service, civil process and jail operations. The sheriff’s office is located at 38 North East Street, P.O. Box 427, Decaturville, TN 38329, and can be reached by phone at 731-852-3703. That contact is the primary local route for law enforcement concerns and for information about jail and civil process matters.

Five convenience centers provide household waste and recycling drop-off across the county: Fairgrounds Convenience Center and Jeanette Convenience Center in Parsons; Wylie Gardner Convenience Center and Bob’s Landing Convenience Center in Bath Springs; and Mt Lebanon Convenience Center in Decaturville. The county notes operational rules for these sites, including a prohibition on commercial vehicles and posted hours and restrictions that residents must follow when using the facilities.

Families and caregivers can find local education contacts for the Decatur County Board of Education and for Decaturville Elementary, Parsons Elementary, Decatur County Middle School and Riverside High School. Parents should use the listed school contacts for enrollment, attendance and administrative questions. The Decatur County Senior Center at 1738 Georgia Ave. S., Parsons, remains the focal point for elder services; the center publishes hours, mission information and director contact details for programming and transportation inquiries.

Public safety in much of the county is provided by volunteer fire departments; the directory lists fire stations and the chiefs with contact information for each station. For gatherings and organized recreation, the county convention and civic center is available for rent with capacity and amenity details and booking contacts included in the directory, while Parks and Recreation programming information is also provided for seasonal activities.

For everyday transactions, emergency coordination and civic participation, residents should consult the directory entries for current hours, specific phone numbers and any posted rules before visiting offices or facilities. The consolidated listing aims to reduce confusion, streamline access to services and support community resilience across Decatur County.