General Sessions Courts

General Sessions Court jurisdiction varies from county to county based on state laws and private acts. Every county is served by this court of limited jurisdiction, which hears both civil and criminal cases. Learn more here.

 

November 09, 2023

On Aug. 20, 1990, while serving in the…

April 20, 2023

Joseph Byrd has joined the Tennessee…

March 30, 2023

General Sessions courts are often referred to as “the court of first resort,” “the people’s court,” or “small claims court.” In Tennessee, General Sessions courts have…

Judge David Loughry (left) and Judge Ben Bennett (right)
December 08, 2022

The Rutherford & Cannon County Bar Association held a portrait unveiling on December 6 for long-time Rutherford County General Sessions Judge David Loughry. Judge…