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