Circuit Court County Clerk
Melissa Harrell
Melissa Harrell
Republican
Tell us about your campaign.
I am the current Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk and a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. I am a graduate of Riverdale High School and the proud mother of two sons, Colby and Corey, who were raised here with strong values of hard work, responsibility, and respect for the law. Before being elected in 2014, I owned and operated a professional business for more than 24 years, where I gained hands-on experience in budgeting, management, and customer service. Since taking office, I have led the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office with integrity, efficiency, and fiscal discipline. I am proud to be the only Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk in more than 30 years to receive clean annual financial audits from the State Comptroller’s Office—clear proof that taxpayer dollars are being managed responsibly
In your own words, describe the responsibilities of the office you are seeking.
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What are your priorities for this office?
My priorities are simple and conservative: maintain clean audits, operate within our means, modernize responsibly, and provide dependable, professional service to the public. I am committed to running the Clerk’s Office like a well-managed business—focused on accountability, results, and respect for taxpayers—while supporting the fair and orderly administration of justice
Describe your qualifications for this office.
As a Conservative Republican and the current Circuit Court Clerk, I believe government should be limited, efficient, and accountable to the taxpayers it serves. I am running for re-election to continue modernizing office operations, improving customer service, and ensuring the Clerk’s Office remains fiscally sound. Under my leadership, the office has consistently operated under budget while responsibly generating revenue for the county—helping reduce pressure for property tax increases. Since the last election, my office has efficiently collected and turned over more than $18,171,187.44 to the county, demonstrating careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars and a strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
