Service of Process in Bledsoe County
From 3150 Main Street in Pikeville, TN 37367 outward along TN-30 and US-127, Bledsoe County sits in Eastern TN Division's 12th Judicial District; its communities include Herbert Domain / Hendon / Griffith / Friendship / Dill / Cold Spring. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, disinterested adults age 18+ are authorized to deliver civil summonses, detainer warrants, and Rule 45 civil subpoenas. Because the $50 county sheriff charge under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A) is permanently consumed even on a Not Found return (§ 8-21-901(a)(1)(D)), attorneys can instead order $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day private service.
| Bledsoe County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Pikeville) | 3150 Main St, Pikeville, TN 37367 (12th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Eastern TN Division Corridor (US-127 / TN-30) |
| Private Rates vs. Sheriff | $85 Routine • $150 Rush • $215 Same-Day (Sheriff benchmark: $50 under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A)) |
Courts & Filing Deadlines in Bledsoe County
At the 12th Judicial District courthouse in Pikeville (3150 Main Street, Pikeville), Bledsoe County civil filings are subject to strict proof-of-service standards under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1) and Tenn. R. Civ. P. 72. Individual defendants in Herbert Domain / Hendon / Griffith / Friendship / Dill / Cold Spring must be served in hand under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) unless documented evasion authorizes leaving process with an adult resident age 18+. Circuit and Chancery summonses remain valid for 90 days (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1)), whereas General Sessions civil warrants must be served within 60 days of issuance (Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b)). Residential and commercial tenancies in Bledsoe County are governed by Tennessee's general unlawful detainer statutes (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-101) outside URLTA. Detainer warrants must be served a minimum of six full days before the Pikeville trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Bledsoe County
- Herbert Domain (Bledsoe)
- Hendon (Bledsoe)
- Griffith (Bledsoe)
- Friendship (Bledsoe)
- Dill (Bledsoe)
- Cold Spring (Bledsoe)
- Brockdell (Bledsoe)
- Brayton (Bledsoe)
- Bellview (Bledsoe)
- Pikeville (Bledsoe)
Bledsoe County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Bledsoe County jail in Pikeville be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Pikeville, TN 37367 is generally coordinated with the detention facility's intake staff; personal delivery under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) still applies, and noting the inmate booking number on the return of service helps identify the person served.
- Which judicial district includes Bledsoe County?
- Bledsoe County is located in Tennessee's 12th Judicial District (Eastern TN Division), with trial courts seated at 3150 Main Street in Pikeville.