Probate Court Clerk

The Probate Court Clerk’s Office handles the clerk responsibilities for all matters filed in the Seventh Circuit Court – Probate Division. The Seventh Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in Davidson County for all matters related to the administration of deceased person’s estates, including the probating of wills and is, thus, commonly referred to as the Davidson County Probate Court.

The Probate Court also has concurrent jurisdiction over the creation and supervision of conservatorships and guardianships. To a lesser degree, the Probate Court also handles other types of cases, including, but not limited to, adult and minor name changes, emancipations, legitimations and various legal matters involving trusts.

Judge Andra Hedrick is the judge of the Seventh Circuit Court and presides over all matters filed in the Probate Court.

Special Notices



From the Office of Judge Hedrick

SPECIAL PROBATE COURT ANNOUNCEMENT: On Friday, June 27, 2025, at 1:30 PM, the Probate Court will conduct a legal name change docket in observance of Pride Month.  This is for adults who reside in Davidson County.  More information about this event can be found here.

IMPORTANT MEMO TENN. R. CIV. P. 43.01 – Effective July 1, 2024

Probate Court ZOOM Policy – Effective July 1, 2024

Probate Court Filing Notice – Effective May 1, 2023

Guidelines for Closing a Solvent Decedent’s Estate

Second Circuit Probate Virtual Hearing Information

Linked Resources

Office of Conservatorship Management


Contact Information

Phone: (615) 862-5980
Fax: (615) 862-5987
Fax Filings: (615) 296-4502
email: probateclerksupport@jisnashville.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday (Excluding holidays)

Mailing Address

Probate Court Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300

Street Address

Probate Court Clerk’s Office
1 Public Square
Suite 302
Nashville, TN 37201