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