The General Sessions Civil Court is comprised of six (6) civil judges who preside over approximately 65,000 new cases annually. The General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining …

Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction consisting of nine judges presiding over nine divisions. The court hears a variety of civil cases, including: Approximately 5,500 cases are filed in Circuit Court …

The lease can often make or break an eviction lawsuit. Filing an eviction takes time and patience. Going to court may be a long and tedious experience for a landlord who handles multiple rental properties. …

Oct 29, 2025 · The Tennessee eviction process and laws can be challenging even for the most experienced landlords. This guide walks through why evictions happen, how courts handle filings, …

This list was created by the Access to Justice Commission and the Administrative Office of the Courts in response to the 2020 Evictions Summit held on October 1, 2020.

Nov 1, 2025 · This is a list of eviction hot spots—the 10 buildings responsible for the most filings—over the course of the past 12 months. We also display the plaintiff name most often listed with a given …

A landlord begins the eviction process by serving the tenant with an eviction notice. In Shelby County, a 30 Day Notice is required unless the lease contains an explicit waiver of notice.