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Davidson County eviction fees
Verified 2026-10-04 Court: Davidson County General Sessions Court, Civil Division (Nashville)
| Detainer warrant ($50 clerk + $52 sheriff + $43.75 litigation tax) | $145.75 Source: Nashville Circuit Court Clerk: GS civil fees (eff. July 12, 2026) |
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| Each additional defendant (sheriff) | $52 Source: Nashville Circuit Court Clerk: GS civil fees |
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Tennessee eviction steps
- 14-day notice (URLTA counties). For unpaid rent in counties covered by the URLTA, the tenant gets 14 days after notice to pay or vacate. Check whether your county is covered. (Tenn. Code §66-28-505)
- Detainer warrant. File a detainer warrant with the General Sessions clerk; the sheriff serves it. (Tennessee courts detainer summons form)
- Hearing and appeal. After a judgment, a party has 10 days to appeal to circuit court.
- Writ of possession. The landlord requests a writ of possession from the clerk; the sheriff executes it.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Davidson County, Tennessee?
Detainer warrant ($50 clerk + $52 sheriff + $43.75 litigation tax): $145.75; Each additional defendant (sheriff): $52.
Where do I file an eviction in Davidson County?
Davidson County General Sessions Court, Civil Division (Nashville).