Service of Process in Lewis County
Trial dockets for Lewis County (32nd Judicial District, Central TN Division) are maintained at 110 N Park Avenue in Hohenwald (ZIP 38462). Reaching defendants and subpoenaed witnesses across Napier / Metal Ford / Lomax Crossroads / Kitchens / Kimmins / Gordonsburg via TN-48, TN-20 and US-412 demands staggered morning, after-hours, and weekend scheduling. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any disinterested adult at least 18 years old can serve Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions process. Compared with the non-refundable $50 county sheriff charge under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A), private service is available at $85 routine, $150 priority, or $215 same-day rates.
| Lewis County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Hohenwald) | 110 N Park Ave, Hohenwald, TN 38462 (32nd Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Central TN Division Corridor (US-412 / TN-20 / TN-48) |
| 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 Lewis County
Unlike states permitting automatic drop-off service on co-residents, Tennessee enforces direct hand-to-hand delivery under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903 across Lewis County. Substituted delivery on a household member age 18+ in Napier / Metal Ford / Lomax Crossroads / Kitchens / Kimmins / Gordonsburg is valid solely after documented evasion. At the Hohenwald courthouse (110 N Park Avenue, Hohenwald), Circuit and Chancery summonses carry a 90-day service window 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). Possession suits at 110 N Park Avenue in Hohenwald are governed by Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-101 rather than the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA). Detainer warrants must be served a minimum of six full days ahead of the docket date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Lewis County
- Napier (Lewis)
- Metal Ford (Lewis)
- Lomax Crossroads (Lewis)
- Kitchens (Lewis)
- Kimmins (Lewis)
- Gordonsburg (Lewis)
- Blondy (Lewis)
- Bachelder (Lewis)
- Aethra (Lewis)
- Hohenwald (Lewis)
Lewis County Process Server FAQ
- What is the courthouse address for Lewis County trial courts?
- The Lewis County Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions courts (32nd Judicial District) are located at 110 N Park Avenue in the county seat of Hohenwald, TN 38462.
- Why does Tennessee prohibit routine abode service on the first visit in Lewis County?
- Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903, leaving process with an adult household member (18+) is permitted only when the named defendant affirmatively evades or attempts to evade personal delivery.