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In Sumner County, money disputes up to $25,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Sumner County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Sumner County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Sumner County General Sessions Court, in Gallatin, is the courthouse listed for Sumner County. The nearest counties to Sumner County are Trousdale County and Robertson County.
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims, so a case can be started without a courthouse trip.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Residents of Sumner County, Tennessee, bring small claims cases in the Tennessee General Sessions Court, where the claim limit is $25,000. The Sumner County General Sessions Court sits in Gallatin at 117 W Smith St #105, 37066, and it is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (615) 452-4310, and information is posted at http://www.sumnertn.org/. Electronic filing is available. The county has a population of 211,721 and covers communities including Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland, Westmoreland, Bethpage, Castalian Springs, Cottontown and Mitchellville, along with ZIP codes such as 37022, 37031, 37048, 37066, 37075, 37077, 37119, 37148 and 37186. Sumner County lies near Trousdale County, Robertson County and Wilson County, each of which has its own General Sessions Court for matters arising there. The General Sessions Court hears the civil disputes that fall within its monetary limit and maintains the case records for filings made in the county.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 8 communities:
Bethpage, Castalian Springs, Cottontown, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Mitchellville, Portland, Westmoreland.
ZIP codes:
Sumner County holds about 211,721 people, 8th of the 95 counties in Tennessee. Sumner County General Sessions Court sits about 13 miles from the Robertson County courthouse in Springfield and 7 miles from the Wilson County courthouse in Lebanon.
Counties nearest to this one:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Tennessee permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
This state requires notarized filing documents. Squabble prepares them notarization-ready.
Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.
These are the limits for Sumner County, population about 211,721. They are the same across all 9 Sumner County ZIP codes, from 37022 onward.
Debts up to $25,000 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Sumner County has about 211,721 residents. Sumner County takes in Bethpage, Castalian Springs and Cottontown 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.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
Sumner County General Sessions Court lists (615) 452-4310 as its number. This is the route a Sumner County case takes, whether it starts in 37022 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
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. 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.
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.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. 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.
Trousdale County and Robertson County are the counties nearest to Sumner County. A Sumner County address carries one of its 9 ZIP codes, 37022, 37031 and 37048 among them.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| Type of claim | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 1 year |
They do not change from one Sumner County ZIP code to another, 37022 included. Sumner County, population about 211,721, is covered by the table above.
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.
Sumner County is under the same state rate as nearby Trousdale County and Robertson County. The rate above is the one for Sumner County, population about 211,721.
Verify the figure is inside the limit and that you are still within the deadline for this claim type.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Sumner County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $25–$75 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Bethpage, Castalian Springs and Cottontown are among the places in Sumner County that filings come from. Sumner County takes in filings from 9 ZIP codes, 37022 first in the list.
The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.
Bethpage, Castalian Springs and Cottontown are among the Sumner County places a hearing can draw parties from. Hearings in Sumner County cases are listed at Sumner County General Sessions Court in Gallatin.
A judgment is the court's decision. Collecting it is a separate step, with court-backed tools if the other side doesn't pay. Which tools are available depends on state law.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
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.
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.
Trousdale County and Robertson County are the counties nearest to Sumner County. The judgment in a Sumner County case comes from Sumner County General Sessions Court in Gallatin.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
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