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Eviction in Williamson County, Tennessee

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

Quick facts: eviction in Williamson County

Eviction court
Williamson County General Sessions Court - Civil (Circuit Court Clerk, General Sessions Civil division) — General Sessions court Court page
Filing fee
$172.50 court costs for a detainer warrant, plus a separate $52.00 sheriff service fee per defendant (both due at filing); post-judgment filings, including a writ of restitution/possession, $25.00 clerk fee plus $52.00 sheriff fee for a writ Williamson County General Sessions Civil Court Costs, effective 01/01/2026
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
19,543 (21% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Williamson County

Eviction cases in Williamson County are heard by the Williamson County General Sessions Court - Civil (Circuit Court Clerk, General Sessions Civil division) (General Sessions court).

Court eviction page

The Circuit Court Clerk's General Sessions Civil office handles small claims lawsuits under $25,000 and issues detainer warrants and writs of possession. General Sessions Civil: 615-790-5483; office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The clerk's Forms page links the statewide Detainer Warrant form and the county's General Sessions Civil e-filing local rules (https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25874/E-FilingGSCivil-signed).

How much it costs to file an eviction in Williamson County

$172.50 court costs for a detainer warrant, plus a separate $52.00 sheriff service fee per defendant (both due at filing); post-judgment filings, including a writ of restitution/possession, $25.00 clerk fee plus $52.00 sheriff fee for a writ

Cost sheet linked from the Circuit Court Clerk's Forms page (https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/249/Forms). Sheriff fees require a separate check payable to the applicable county sheriff. Appeals: $322.50.

Source: Williamson County General Sessions Civil Court Costs, effective 01/01/2026

How eviction cases work locally

E-filingGeneral Sessions Civil has signed e-filing local rules and a notice to attorneys regarding e-filing for General Sessions Court.
Source: Official source

The Tennessee eviction process

Tennessee state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Williamson 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))

Full Tennessee eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Williamson County

Median gross rent in Williamson County: $1,969/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Williamson County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Williamson County?
Eviction cases in Williamson County are filed with the Williamson County General Sessions Court - Civil (Circuit Court Clerk, General Sessions Civil division).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Williamson County?
$172.50 court costs for a detainer warrant, plus a separate $52.00 sheriff service fee per defendant (both due at filing); post-judgment filings, including a writ of restitution/possession, $25.00 clerk fee plus $52.00 sheriff fee for a writ.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Williamson County?
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville Office.

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.