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.
General Sessions Courts
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…
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…