What this Court does
General Sessions has eleven divisions, each with an elected judge. Judges rotate weekly to preside over civil and criminal dockets.
This Court is the entry point for many cases in Davidson County.
Davidson County • 20th Judicial District
General Sessions Court
The public’s first step into the judicial process with broad jurisdiction across civil and criminal matters.
- 11Divisions
- WeeklyJudge Rotation
- Civil • CriminalDockets
Who handles your records
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Circuit Court Clerk
Civil Division
Joseph P. Day
Filing and managing court files and dockets for General Sessions Civil.
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Criminal Court Clerk
Criminal
Howard Gentry
Clerk of record for criminal matters heard in General Sessions.
Civil Matters Handled
Civil Warrants
Claims for money or property. Jurisdictional limit of $25,000.
Detainer Warrants
Possession and rent disputes between landlords and tenants.
Recovery Warrants
Recover specific personal property that is being wrongfully held.
Orders of Protection
Relief for individuals seeking protection from abuse or harassment.
Mental Health Committals
Involuntary evaluation and treatment proceedings as authorized by law.
Environmental Code Violations
Matters related to property maintenance and environmental codes.
Rotation note: Eleven judges rotate weekly across civil and criminal dockets. Always confirm the current week’s docket assignment before filing or appearing.
Special Notices
Davidson County Environmental Court – Administrative Order to close dockets – issued July 14, 2025
Administrative Order-07-14-25 FILEDDownload
Court Schedule Update for 1A, 1B, and Codes
Last Day of Court
Divisions 1A, 1B, and Codes
Thursday, December 18, 2025
First Day Back
Divisions 1A, 1B, and Codes
Monday, January 5, 2026
Dockets Remaining Open
Order of Protection will be operating in courtroom 4B.
MTMHI will continue to operate.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 862-5195
email: gscivilclerk@jisnashville.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday (Excluding holidays)
Mailing Address
General Sessions – Civil Division
P.O. Box 196304
Nashville, TN 37219-6304
Street Address
General Sessions – Civil Division
408 Second Ave N
Suite 2110
Nashville, TN 37201