Tennessee General Sessions Court

Tennessee General Sessions Court is a court that handles a variety of legal matters within counties, including criminal cases like misdemeanors, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies. It also deals with civil cases involving smaller claims, as well as cases related to landlord-tenant disputes and minor family law issues. The court is typically the first to hear criminal and civil cases, operating at the county level, and aims to provide fair and efficient resolution of legal disputes through a more accessible judicial process.