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Nashville Courthouses<\/h1>\n
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Tennessee’s state court system features four different trial courts in which a case may begin: (1) Circuit Courts, (2) Chancery Courts, (3) Criminal Courts, and (4) Probate Courts. Circuit Courts have the original authority to hear civil and criminal cases of any type. In Nashville, however, some authority has been shifted to other courts. <\/p>\n

In addition, each county may create other courts to serve its individual needs. In District 20 (Nashville and Davidson County), the General Sessions Court (GSC) hears civil, criminal, traffic and ordinance violation cases. The civil suits may only involve up to $15,000 or $25,000 in alternative money judgments, or landlord-tenant disputes. The criminal proceedings are limited to preliminary hearings of all cases, and trials for which the possible penalty is less than a year. Nashville’s GSC also features mental health court and treatment courts.<\/p>\n

The region also has a number of judges and magistrates (attorneys with a judge\u2019s delegated authority) serving in the Juvenile Court and Municipal Court. See Tennessee\u2019s Judicial District Map<\/a> for more information on judges, magistrates, and courts within District 20.<\/p>\n

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State Courthouses in Nashville<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Tennessee Supreme Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    401 Seventh Avenue North<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37219<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 253-1470\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The courthouse sits in Tennessee Tower a block from the State Capitol. Numerous Nashville MTA buses<\/a> stop within walking distance from the building which also houses several state offices.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Justice A. A. Birch Building\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    408 Second Avenue North<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37201<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 862-5601\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    General Sessions: See Court Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The Birch Building is home to the Davidson County Criminal Court<\/a> and the Metropolitan General Sessions Court of Nashville-Davidson County<\/a>. Visitors should park underground in the Public Square Parking<\/a> facility across the street.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Davidson County Chancery Court\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    200 James Robertson Parkway<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37201<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 862-5710\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    This is the same facility that houses the police department. It\u2019s across the street from City Hall and Circuit Court. Park as you would if going to the Justice Birch Building (see above).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Historic Metro Courthouse\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    One Public Square<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37201<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 862-5181\n \n \n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Courthouses in Surrounding Areas<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Rutherford County Courthouse\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    20 N. Public Square<\/p>\n \n

    \n Murfreesboro,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37130<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 898-7972\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Visit the Circuit Court Clerk\u2019s website for a parking map and directions to the courthouse. The court also posts answers to frequently asked questions<\/a> relating to jury duty, marriage\/divorce, and other more general subjects. Here is the Rutherford County Contact Directory, which may be handy for finding your specific courtroom.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Franklin Municipal Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    109 3rd Avenue South<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 120<\/p>\n

    \n Franklin,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37064<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 794-5362\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The court recommends that you park in the garage on Second Avenue. Enter between Main Street and Church Street, by the flag poles.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Williamson County Judicial Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    135 S. 4th Avenue<\/p>\n \n

    \n Franklin,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37064<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 790-5430\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    The Judicial Center\u2019s map<\/a> shows the courthouse as being located just west of I-65, along Murfreesboro Road.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n Hendersonville City Court\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    101 Maple Drive North<\/p>\n \n

    \n Hendersonville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37075<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 264-5354\n \n \n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Sumner County Circuit Court\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    101 Public Square<\/p>\n \n

    \n Gallatin,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37066<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 452-4367\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Turn from N. Water Avenue onto Public Square. There are limited parking spots on the square, but several more on the surrounding streets.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Federal Courts<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n U.S. District Court Courthouse, Nashville\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    801 Broadway<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37203<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 736-5498\n \n \n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n U.S. District Court Courthouse, Columbia\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    815 Garden Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Columbia,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37203<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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    The court offers driving directions<\/a> to both courthouses online.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n United States Bankruptcy Court\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    U.S. Customs House<\/p>\n \n

    701 Broadway<\/p>\n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37203<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 736-5584\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    You can park behind the Customs House at 8th<\/sup> Avenue and McGavock for a maximum of $10. If the lot is full, or you want to save a buck, look for a spot at the lot on 8th<\/sup> and Demonbreun; it has a $9 flat rate.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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