Service of Process in Haywood County
Administered from the county seat of Brownsville (1 N Washington Avenue, Brownsville, ZIP 38012), Haywood County forms part of the 28th Judicial District in Western TN Division. Pleadings can be served across Christmasville / Bradford / Birds Bower / Bethel / Belle Eagle / Asbury and along US-79, US-70 and I-40. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any disinterested adult at least 18 years old may serve Tennessee civil process. Instead of losing the non-refundable $50 county sheriff charge on an unsuccessful attempt (Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(D)), law firms can order $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day service, with the return prepared under Rule 4.03(1).
| Haywood County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Brownsville) | 1 N Washington Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012 (28th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Western TN Division Corridor (I-40 / US-70 / US-79) |
| 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 Haywood County
Three statutory rules govern civil execution in Haywood County (28th Judicial District): (1) Circuit and Chancery summonses issued at 1 N Washington Avenue in Brownsville must be served within 90 days under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas General Sessions civil warrants must be served within 60 days of issuance under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b); (2) personal delivery is required under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) unless the target evades service; and (3) Because Haywood County is a non-URLTA county under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102, lease enforcement in Christmasville / Bradford / Birds Bower / Bethel / Belle Eagle / Asbury proceeds under general Tennessee detainer law. Any General Sessions detainer warrant must be served ≥6 full days prior to the Brownsville hearing (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117), and live testimony subpoenas under Rule 45 require a $30.00/day attendance fee (Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-4-101).
Cities We Cover in Haywood County
- Christmasville (Haywood)
- Bradford (Haywood)
- Birds Bower (Haywood)
- Bethel (Haywood)
- Belle Eagle (Haywood)
- Asbury (Haywood)
- Antioch (Haywood)
- Allens (Haywood)
- Stanton (Haywood)
- Brownsville (Haywood)
Haywood County Process Server FAQ
- Who is authorized to serve civil process in Haywood County, Tennessee?
- Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any disinterested adult at least 18 years old is legally authorized to serve Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions process throughout Haywood County.
- Why does door posting a detainer warrant in Brownsville bar a back-rent judgment?
- Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-115 and Tennessee appellate precedent, constructive posting grants in rem possession only; personal delivery is required for an in personam money judgment.