Chattanooga Courthouses
Last updated: November 25, 2013
Hey there, partner. Do you live in Chattanooga? The “Dynamo of the Dixie” has it all: a wealth of history -- rich Native American culture, the Civil War, a beloved anthem made popular by the Glenn Miller Band -- “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” the Chattanooga Market, and, of course, it’s the birthplace of the tow truck.
Despite all there is to see and do, sometimes people have to go to court, hopefully just for jury duty. If you’re a resident of Hamilton County, you know there are several of courthouses in the area. If you have a criminal, civil, probate or family law matter, it’s probably at the Hamilton County Courthouse.
State Courts
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Hamilton County Circuit Courthouse
625 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: (423) 209-6700Parking: Here’s a useful map with directions. Try the Republic Parking garage. You can enter on Cherry Street or Walnut Street. There’s also the lot at the SunTrust Bank building located on Cherry Street, and there is a lot on 8th Street across from the Suntrust Bank. These garages vary in price. Consider parking at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Republic garage for free and ride a shuttle to the Broad Street Regions Bank. You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: The Circuit Court hears cases such as appeals from lower courts, contract disputes, torts, condemnations, worker’s compensation claims, joint petition minor settlements, name changes, adoptions and family matters like divorce.
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Hamilton County Chancery Court
625 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: (423) 209-6600Parking: There are several pay lots. You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court handles domestic relations, worker’s compensation, estates, trusts, contracts, review of administrative action of governmental agencies and boards, collection of delinquent taxes, guardianships, and conservatorships, dissolution of partnerships and corporations, enforcement of liens, boundary lines, breach of contract, fraud, election contests, and other matters of a civil nature.
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Hamilton County Criminal Court
600 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: (423) 209-7500Parking: There are several pay lots. You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court handles criminal matters only. It also houses the District Attorney’s Office.
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Hamilton County Juvenile Court
1600 East Third Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Tel: (423) 209-5100Parking: There are several pay lots in the area, but you are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court also hears all Child Support matters.
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Hamilton County General Sessions Court
600 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: (423) 209-7660Parking: There are several pay lots in the area, but you are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: The General Sessions Court hears civil and criminal matters. There are generally no juries in this court.
City Courts
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City of Red Bank Court
3117 Dayton Blvd.
Red Bank, TN 37415
Tel: (423) 874-0055Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.
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East Ridge Municipal Court
1517 Tombras Avenue
East Ridge, TN 37412
Tel: (423) 867-2701Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.
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Soddy-Daisy Municipal Court
9835 Dayton Pike
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Tel: (423) 332-5323Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.
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Collegedale Municipal Court
4910 Swinyar Dr.
Collegedale, TN 37363
Tel: (423) 468-1891Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.
Federal Courts
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U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
900 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: (423) 752-5200Parking: The Federal Building does not have a parking lot. There are, however, several lots within just a few blocks. Consider taking public transportation.
Note: This Court handles all federal cases in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie Counties. Contact the court to learn how to file bankruptcy. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor or the Federal Public Defender.
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
31 E 11th Street #400
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: (423) 752-5163Parking: The United States Courts do not provide parking. However, public parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the courthouse.