Tennessee Eviction court process & timeline

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How does the eviction court process work in Tennessee?

Eviction is by detainer warrant in General Sessions Court (Tenn. Code Ann. title 29, ch. 18). No writ of possession may issue until 10 days after judgment (§ 29-18-126), and an appeal to circuit court may be taken within 10 days (§§ 29-18-128, 27-5-108). In URLTA counties a periodic tenancy is ended first by written notice of 30 days (month-to-month) under § 66-28-512.

Verified Source: Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 29-18-126, 29-18-128, 27-5-108; § 66-28-512(a)-(b) · last checked 2026-10-23

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