CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW.COM) With Halloween this week, parents have the ability to identify sex offenders in their area by accessing the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry.

The online portal includes a function that allows visitors to enter a street address which opens up a map showing names, addresses, and photos of offenders.

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