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The small-claims court in Knox 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 Knox 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.
Knox County runs several hub courthouses for these cases. Assignment follows the ZIP code of the defendant or of the dispute itself.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Picking the right building matters. A ZIP code lookup on the court's official locator will name it, or Squabble pinpoints it automatically. Assignments do change, so confirm it first.
Knox County has 2 courthouses listed above; Knox County General Sessions Circuit Court is one of them. Knox County covers 35 ZIP codes, including the Corryton, Farragut and Knoxville areas.
This court takes small-claims filings electronically, so the case can be started from home.
The small claims list is heard in person, at the courthouse itself.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
In Knox County, Tennessee, small claims cases are heard in the Tennessee General Sessions Court system, which handles civil claims up to $25,000. The Knox County General Sessions Circuit Court sits in Knoxville at 300 Main Street Room 318, ZIP 37902, and can be reached at (865) 215-2375, with further information posted at https://www.knoxcounty.org/gsjudges/. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The Knox County Circuit Court Clerk is also located in Knoxville, at 400 Main St SW, ZIP 37902, with a phone number of (865) 215-2400 and a website at https://www.knoxcounty.org/circuit/. Electronic filing is available. The county has a population of 506,748 and includes Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, Corryton, and Mascot, along with ZIP codes such as 37918, 37920, and 37931. Knox County lies near Anderson County, Union County, and Blount County.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 5 communities:
Corryton, Farragut, Knoxville, Mascot, Powell.
With about 506,748 residents, Knox County ranks 3rd by population among the 95 counties of Tennessee. Knox County General Sessions Circuit Court sits about 8 miles from the Anderson County courthouse in Clinton and 7 miles from the Blount County courthouse in Maryville.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, and claims are capped.
Maximum claim
You can generally file where the dispute happened or where the other party lives.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
Lawyers are allowed at a Tennessee hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
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 35 Knox County ZIP codes, from 37721 onward. These are the limits for Knox County, population about 506,748.
Debts up to $25,000 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Knox County takes in Corryton, Farragut and Knoxville and the rest of the county. Knox County has about 506,748 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Knox County General Sessions Circuit Court lists (865) 215-2375 as its number. Knox County General Sessions Circuit Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. Tennessee courts usually take delivery by the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it, delivery arranged by the court or certified mail.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set. Service must be served 15 days before hearing. Courts require original forms to be served.
After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file 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.
A Knox County address carries one of its 35 ZIP codes, 37721, 37806 and 37849 among them. Anderson County and Union County are the counties nearest to Knox County.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| What the claim is about | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 1 year |
They do not change from one Knox County ZIP code to another, 37721 included. The same periods apply in Knox County as in nearby Anderson County and Union 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).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
The rate above is the one for Knox County, population about 506,748. It is the same rate across all 35 Knox County ZIP codes.
Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File at the Knox County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $42 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
A Knox County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Knox County General Sessions Circuit Court among them. Knox County has a population of about 506,748.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Knox County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Knox County has about 506,748 residents.
The decision settles who owes what. Turning it into money is a separate stage, and the tools the court makes available differ by state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
Corryton, Farragut and Knoxville are among the Knox County places a judgment debtor may live in. A Knox County judgment comes from one of its 2 listed courthouses.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
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 Knox County case for you.
