Eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville), Tennessee

Where eviction cases are filed in Montgomery County (Clarksville), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville)

Eviction court: Montgomery County General Sessions Court - Civil (Circuit Court Clerk) — General Sessions Court (detainer warrants) Court page
Filing fee: $148.50 General Sessions civil case filing fee (applies to detainer warrants) plus $52 per defendant for sheriff service; $25 for each post-judgment request (including a writ), plus sheriff service. Montgomery County General Sessions Civil Court Filing Fees, effective 1/1/2026 (TCA 8-21-401), rev. 12/31/2025
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): $1,346/month HUD
Renter households: 33,457 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Montgomery County (Clarksville)

Eviction cases in Montgomery County (Clarksville) are heard by the Montgomery County General Sessions Court - Civil (Circuit Court Clerk) (General Sessions Court (detainer warrants)).

Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk, Courts Complex — 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040 (931-648-5700) · website

Court eviction page · Search court records

The Circuit Court Clerk also serves as clerk of General Sessions Court. The clerk's eFlex e-filing currently accepts Circuit Civil filings only, not General Sessions. Office hours 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville)

$148.50 General Sessions civil case filing fee (applies to detainer warrants) plus $52 per defendant for sheriff service; $25 for each post-judgment request (including a writ), plus sheriff service.

Service fees (Sheriff, Secretary of State $20, or private process server) are not included in the filing fee; sheriff fees may be paid with the clerk's fees. The cost sheet does not list a separate detainer-warrant line, so confirm the total with the clerk (931-648-5700).

Source: Montgomery County General Sessions Civil Court Filing Fees, effective 1/1/2026 (TCA 8-21-401), rev. 12/31/2025

The Tennessee eviction process

Tennessee state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Montgomery County (Clarksville):

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))

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Rent in Montgomery County (Clarksville)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Clarksville, TN-KY HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,090
1 bedroom	$1,094
2 bedrooms	$1,346
3 bedrooms	$1,871
4 bedrooms	$2,258

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Montgomery County (Clarksville): $1,308/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) are covered on city pages.

Eviction help in Montgomery County (Clarksville)

Free legal help

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Clarksville office — Serves Montgomery and nearby counties; 109 South Third Street, Clarksville; call 931-552-6656 or 800-238-1443.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville)?

Eviction cases in Montgomery County (Clarksville) are filed with the Montgomery County General Sessions Court - Civil (Circuit Court Clerk).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville)?

$148.50 General Sessions civil case filing fee (applies to detainer warrants) plus $52 per defendant for sheriff service; $25 for each post-judgment request (including a writ), plus sheriff service.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Montgomery County (Clarksville)?

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Clarksville office.

What is the fair market rent in Montgomery County (Clarksville)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,346 per month (1-bedroom: $1,094).

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.