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Eviction in Sumner County, Tennessee

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

Quick facts: eviction in Sumner County

Eviction court
Sumner County General Sessions Court — General Sessions court Court page
Filing fee
$165.50 detainer warrant + $52.00 service of process per defendant ($217.50 as shown on the schedule) when served by a law enforcement officer; writ of possession after judgment $77.00 Sumner County Circuit Court Clerk - General Sessions Civil Costs, effective January 1, 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
Renter households
22,037 (28% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Sumner County

Eviction cases in Sumner County are heard by the Sumner County General Sessions Court (General Sessions court).

Court eviction page

General Sessions has unlimited original jurisdiction over detainer warrants. Civil cases, including landlord-tenant disputes, are heard on the Thursday civil docket at 9:00 a.m.; the court posts available civil dates and daily Courtroom D civil dockets. Civil clerk: (615) 452-4367 ext. 3, fax (615) 451-6072, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The court posts a Detainer Warrant form on its General Sessions page.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Sumner County

$165.50 detainer warrant + $52.00 service of process per defendant ($217.50 as shown on the schedule) when served by a law enforcement officer; writ of possession after judgment $77.00

Fee schedule linked from the General Sessions page. Continuance fee $10.00.

Source: Sumner County Circuit Court Clerk - General Sessions Civil Costs, effective January 1, 2026

How eviction cases work locally

Hearing scheduleLandlord-tenant cases are heard on the Thursday civil docket; non-collection civil matters are heard at 9:00 a.m.
Source: Official source

The Tennessee eviction process

Tennessee state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Sumner County:

  1. 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))
  2. Landlord files a detainer warrant in General Sessions Court
  3. 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)
  4. Trial: the serving officer notifies the tenant of the trial date, which must be at least 6 days after service (29-18-117)
  5. Judgment for possession (and rent or damages if sought)
  6. 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))
  7. 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 Sumner County

Median gross rent in Sumner County: $1,424/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; detainer actions follow Tennessee state law.

Eviction help in Sumner County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Sumner County?
Eviction cases in Sumner County are filed with the Sumner County General Sessions Court.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Sumner County?
$165.50 detainer warrant + $52.00 service of process per defendant ($217.50 as shown on the schedule) when served by a law enforcement officer; writ of possession after judgment $77.00.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Sumner County?
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.

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.