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Anntionnette Sharman Griggs



Anntionnette Sharman Griggs, better known as Tonet, was born, raised and has lived most of her life in Bolivar, TN. She is the youngest child of Willie Mae Griggs. She obtained an education in Hardeman County graduating from Central High School. After which, she attended college at University of Tennessee at Martin. There she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.


Tonet has held several positions in Hardeman County including being one of the first employees of the Hardeman County Community Health Center. She owned and ran a child care facility in Bolivar which sparked her love for children. Tonet was a foster mother for numerous years which led to her adopting two sets of siblings totally five kids. She is a founding member of KAT Productions which produces the summer events in Bolivar known as Open Air on the Square. Tonet also serves as an Associate Minister at her home church New Bethel, God’s House of Promise Ministries.



Tonet is active in the local community which has led to her receiving several recognitions and awards including the Exemplary Public Service Award given by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. Tonet worked as a deputy clerk in the office of the County Clerk for 18 years. In 2022, she was elected to the position of County Clerk becoming the first woman and first African American to hold the position.