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140 Adams Ave. Rm#124
Memphis, TN 38103
901-545-4040
chris.thomas@shelbycountytn.gov

Chris Thomas was first elected as Clerk for the Shelby County Probate Court in September 1994. The Probate Court Clerk is responsible for the administration of the court's two divisions.

Mr. Thomas has been actively involved in community affairs for most of his adult life. Prior to being elected Probate Court Clerk, he served as a member of The Memphis City School Board from 1991 through 1995. He is a past President of the West Tennessee State Court Clerks.

A graduate of Kingsbury High School and a 1987 graduate of The University of Memphis with a degree in marketing, Mr. Thomas was re-elected for a fourth term in August of 2006.  Prior to him being Clerk, he worked For A.T.S. Telephone & Data Systems.

Mr. Thomas is a father of three. He and his family are active members of Faith Baptist Church. He is a past Chairman of the Board of Youth for Christ (now J.I.F.F.) and is on the Board of Directors for Life Choices. He is on the Mid-South Fair's Senior Youth Talent Committee and was the 2005 Race Director for Memphis-Mid-South Race for the Cure. He is also Chairman of the Escort Marshals Committee for the Stanford St. Jude Golf classic and on the Marguerite Piazza St Jude Gala Board. He is the Emcee of the Miss Colliervielle Pageant.