Service of Process in Jackson County
From 101 E Hull Avenue in Gainesboro, TN 38562 outward along TN-85, TN-56 and TN-53, Jackson County sits in Central TN Division's 15th Judicial District; its communities include Granville / Gladdice / Freewill / Flynns Lick / Dudney Hill / Columbus Hill. 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.
| Jackson County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Gainesboro) | 101 E Hull Ave, Gainesboro, TN 38562 (15th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Central TN Division Corridor (TN-53 / TN-56 / TN-85) |
| 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 Jackson County
At the 15th Judicial District courthouse in Gainesboro (101 E Hull Avenue, Gainesboro), Jackson 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 Granville / Gladdice / Freewill / Flynns Lick / Dudney Hill / Columbus Hill 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 Jackson 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 Gainesboro trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Jackson County
- Granville (Jackson)
- Gladdice (Jackson)
- Freewill (Jackson)
- Flynns Lick (Jackson)
- Dudney Hill (Jackson)
- Columbus Hill (Jackson)
- Carlock (Jackson)
- Burristown (Jackson)
- Antioch (Jackson)
- Gainesboro (Jackson)
Jackson County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Jackson County jail in Gainesboro be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Gainesboro, TN 38562 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 Jackson County?
- Jackson County is located in Tennessee's 15th Judicial District (Central TN Division), with trial courts seated at 101 E Hull Avenue in Gainesboro.