Eviction in Davidson County (Nashville), Tennessee
Where eviction cases are filed in Davidson County (Nashville), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Davidson County (Nashville)
- Eviction court
- Davidson County General Sessions Court - Civil Division (Circuit Court Clerk) — General Sessions Court (detainer warrants) Court page
- Filing fee
- $145.75 detainer warrant (Clerk $50 + Sheriff $52 + litigation tax $43.75); $52 Sheriff fee per additional defendant; writ of possession $77 (Clerk $25 + Sheriff $52) Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk - General Sessions Civil Division Filing Fees (effective July 12, 2026)
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 14 days. URLTA counties: written notice that the lease will end unless the rent is paid within 14 days after the tenant receives the notice. The tenant can cure by paying. Notice may be waived only by a waiver in 12-point or larger bold type in the lease, and the 5-day late-fee grace period still applies. Non-URLTA counties: 14 days' notice for rent that is due and in arrears, upon demand. The lease does not end if the tenant pays before the date in the notice. Tennessee rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,730/month HUD
- Renter households
- 153,381 (47% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Davidson County (Nashville)
Eviction cases in Davidson County (Nashville) are heard by the Davidson County General Sessions Court - Civil Division (Circuit Court Clerk) (General Sessions Court (detainer warrants)).
- General Sessions - Civil Division Clerk — 408 Second Ave N, Suite 2110, Nashville, TN 37201 (615-862-5195) · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Detainer warrants (possession and rent disputes) are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk's General Sessions Civil Division. Judges rotate weekly; confirm the current week's docket assignment before filing or appearing (dockets: https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/general-sessions-dockets/). Hours 8:00 am-4:30 pm Mon-Fri.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Davidson County (Nashville)
$145.75 detainer warrant (Clerk $50 + Sheriff $52 + litigation tax $43.75); $52 Sheriff fee per additional defendant; writ of possession $77 (Clerk $25 + Sheriff $52)
The July 12, 2026 schedule (HTML page) shows the same detainer warrant and writ amounts as the January 1, 2026 schedule.
How eviction cases work locally
| Docket assignment | Judges rotate weekly; check the current docket assignment before filing or appearing. Source: Official source |
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The Tennessee eviction process
Tennessee state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Davidson County (Nashville):
- Notice of termination: 14 days for nonpayment (URLTA 66-28-505(a)(2); non-URLTA 66-7-109(a)); 14 or 30 days for other breaches; 3 days for violent or dangerous conduct (66-28-517; 66-7-109(d)); or no notice if the lease contains a valid bold-type waiver for nonpayment (URLTA, 66-28-505(b))
- Landlord files a detainer warrant in General Sessions Court
- Service on the tenant or any adult in possession; by certified mail through the sheriff or constable; or, if personal service is dispensed with, by publication plus posting on the front door at least 15 days before the appearance date (29-18-115)
- Trial: the serving officer notifies the tenant of the trial date, which must be at least 6 days after service (29-18-117)
- Judgment for possession (and rent or damages if sought)
- Appeal: either party may appeal to Circuit Court within 10 days (27-5-108; 29-18-128). A tenant who appeals must post a bond, cash deposit, letter of credit, or two personal sureties for one year's rent (29-18-130(b)(2))
- Writ of possession: may not issue until 10 days after judgment (29-18-126). If no appeal is taken, it issues by operation of law (27-5-108(d)(2))
Full Tennessee eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Davidson County (Nashville)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,507 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,211 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,696 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Davidson County (Nashville): $1,582/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
Eviction help in Davidson County (Nashville)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands — Linked from the Circuit Court Clerk's General Sessions civil page.
City rules in Davidson County (Nashville)
Other Tennessee counties
- Eviction in Shelby County (Memphis)
- Eviction in Knox County (Knoxville)
- Eviction in Hamilton County (Chattanooga)
- Eviction in Rutherford County (Murfreesboro)
- Eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville)
Related
- Tennessee landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Tennessee
- Tennessee eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Tennessee (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.