Clerk Of Courts



Barry Pelizzari


Present Position


Barry Pelizzari serves as Circuit  Court Clerk since his election to the position in 1994.


Education

  • East Tennessee State University, Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration, 1965-1967
  • University of Tennessee, Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration, 1970-1971
  • National Council of Juvenile and family Court Judges, Reno, Nevada
  • University of Tennessee Institute For Public Service

Professional Activities

  • East TN State Court Clerks Association
    Past Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President
  • Tennessee State Court Clerks Association
    Education Committee
    Legislative Committee
  • County Officials Association of Tennessee
  • Anderson County Democratic Party
  • Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
  • Anderson County Employee’s Credit Union, Board of Directors

Work Activities

  • 1968-1974  U.S. Army Reserve
  • 1972-1976 Juvenile Court Probation Officer
  • 1976-1980 Chief Juvenile Court Probation Officer
  • 1980-1994 Director of Juvenile Court Services
  • 1994-Present Circuit Court Clerk

Community Activities

  • Anderson County Health Council, Past Member
  • Breakaway Wilderness Program, Volunteer Staff 1983-1998
  • Oak Ridge Regional Mental Health Center Board 1980-1982
  • Clinton Baseball Inc. Vice President/League Director 1985-1987
  • Youth League Baseball Coach 1980-1993
  • Clinton High School Quarterback Club, President 1989
  • Community Corrections Committee
  • Governor’s A+ Schools Committee
  • Youth Haven Inc., Executive Board
  • Anderson County Center For Community Justice, Board of Directors
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates, Board of Directors
  • Child Abuse Council of Anderson Count, Co-Chair
  • Anderson County Drug Free Alliance