Jeff Cole is a life long resident of Anderson County. After graduating from Clinton High Shcool, he attended Carson Newman College, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management. He resides in Clinton with his wife, Carol Rose, of Rockwood. They have one son, Dallas Aaron. Jeff is a member of the Pond Baptist Church, where he is a Sunday School teacher and serves on several committees. Jeff also volunteers for Junior Achievement and for the United Way. He is also a member of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, the League of Women Voters, the County Officials Association, and the County Clerk Association of Tennessee.
Official Duties of the County Clerk
The County Clerk is a constitutional officer and is elected every four years. The duties of the Clerk's Office are set forth by the legislature. These duties include issuing marriage licenses, business licenses, hunting/fishing licenses, and vehicle registrations. The County Clerk recieves fees for these transactions as set by state law. The County Clerk's office also keeps the official records of the County Commission.
