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The small-claims court in Davidson County handles money disputes up to $25,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Davidson County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
Small claims are split between several hub courthouses across Davidson County. The court assigns a case by ZIP code, following the defendant or the events.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Unsure where to file? The court publishes a locator that turns a ZIP code into a courthouse, and Squabble handles that step for you. Coverage is updated periodically, so verify before filing.
Davidson County covers 54 ZIP codes, including the Antioch, Goodlettsville and Hermitage areas. About 729,505 people live in Davidson County.
Small claims can be filed electronically here, which means the case can begin without going to the counter.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.
Residents of Davidson County, Tennessee, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Tennessee General Sessions Court, which handles claims up to $25,000. Cases are heard at the Davidson County General Sessions Court at the Justice A. A. Birch Building in Nashville, located at 408 2nd Ave N. #2110 (P.O. Box 196304), Nashville, 37201, and a second location of the Davidson County General Sessions Court operates at 1 Public Square, Suite 302 in Nashville, 37201. Both locations are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at (615) 862-5195, and information is posted at https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/general-sessions-clerk-civil/. The county has a population of 729,505 and includes Nashville, Antioch, Goodlettsville, Hermitage, Joelton, Madison, Old Hickory, and Whites Creek, along with ZIP codes such as 37013, 37076, 37115, 37138, and 37209. Davidson County lies near Cheatham County, Robertson County, and Williamson County. Electronic filing is available.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Davidson County covers these 8 towns and cities:
Antioch, Goodlettsville, Hermitage, Joelton, Madison, Nashville, Old Hickory, Whites Creek.
Davidson County is the 2nd most populous of Tennessee's 95 counties, with about 729,505 residents. Davidson County General Sessions Court - Justice A. A. Birch Building in Nashville lies around 12 miles from the Robertson County courthouse in Springfield and 9 miles from the Williamson County courthouse in South Franklin.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Lawyers are allowed at a Tennessee hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
This state requires notarized filing documents. Squabble prepares them notarization-ready.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
They are the same across all 54 Davidson County ZIP codes, from 37011 onward. Davidson County has 2 courthouses listed on this page.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $25,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Davidson County has about 729,505 residents. Davidson County takes in Antioch, Goodlettsville and Hermitage and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Prepare the claim form, work out which court covers it, and pay the court's charge.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
A brief, informal hearing, in person or, where the court offers it, by video. The judge rules at the hearing or sends the decision after.
Davidson County General Sessions Court - Justice A. A. Birch Building publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Davidson County General Sessions Court - Justice A. A. Birch Building lists (615) 862-5195 as its number.
Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand. The usual route in Tennessee is the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it, delivery arranged by the court or certified mail.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case. Service must be served 15 days before hearing. Courts require original forms to be served.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Davidson County include places such as Antioch, Goodlettsville and Hermitage. A Davidson County address carries one of its 54 ZIP codes, 37011, 37013 and 37070 among them.
You have a limited window to file, measured from when the dispute arose. File after it closes and your claim can be barred.
| Claim type | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 1 year |
They do not change from one Davidson County ZIP code to another, 37011 included. The same periods apply in Davidson County as in nearby Cheatham County and Robertson County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Tennessee generally accrues interest at 10% per year before judgment (Tenn. Code §47-14-123).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
Davidson County is under the same state rate as nearby Cheatham County and Robertson County. It is the same rate across all 54 Davidson County ZIP codes.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File at the Davidson County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $42 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Davidson County takes in filings from 54 ZIP codes, 37011 first in the list. Antioch, Goodlettsville and Hermitage are among the places in Davidson County that filings come from.
The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.
Davidson County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Antioch, Goodlettsville and Hermitage are among the Davidson County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Cheatham County and Robertson County are the counties nearest to Davidson County. Antioch, Goodlettsville and Hermitage are among the Davidson County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Davidson County case for you.
