Service of Process in Loudon County
Litigators practicing before the 9th Judicial District courts at 601 Grove Street in Loudon, TN 37774 depend on timely service of process throughout Loudon County (Eastern TN Division). Across Busselltown / Bucktown / Big Piney / Antioch / Adolphus / Huntsville along US-321, US-11 and I-75, process servers act under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, which allow any non-party adult 18 or older to execute civil writs. While Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(A) sets a $50 county sheriff charge that is non-refundable under § 8-21-901(a)(1)(D), private service is offered at $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day rates.
| Loudon County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Loudon) | 601 Grove St, Loudon, TN 37774 (9th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Eastern TN Division Corridor (I-75 / US-11 / US-321) |
| 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 Loudon County
Practitioners filing at 601 Grove Street in Loudon must observe Tennessee's strict dichotomy between courts of record and General Sessions Court. A 9th Judicial District Circuit or Chancery summons expires 90 days after issuance under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas a Loudon County General Sessions civil warrant must be served within 60 days of issuance under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b). Moreover, Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-903 forbid routine first-knock abode service: papers may be left with an adult resident age 18+ only when the defendant affirmatively evades delivery. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102, Loudon County is exempt from URLTA, so eviction actions in Loudon follow Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-101 to § 29-18-134. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117, detainer warrants require service ≥6 full days before trial.
Cities We Cover in Loudon County
- Busselltown (Loudon)
- Bucktown (Loudon)
- Big Piney (Loudon)
- Antioch (Loudon)
- Adolphus (Loudon)
- Huntsville (Loudon)
- Philadelphia (Loudon)
- Greenback (Loudon)
- Lenoir City (Loudon)
- Loudon (Loudon)
Loudon County Process Server FAQ
- How long is a Loudon County Circuit Summons vs. General Sessions Warrant valid?
- A Circuit or Chancery Court summons issued in Loudon expires after 90 days under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.03(1), whereas a Loudon County General Sessions civil warrant must be served within 60 days of issuance under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-902(b).
- Which highway corridors and towns are covered in Loudon County?
- Service can be requested throughout Loudon County along US-321, US-11 and I-75, including Busselltown / Bucktown / Big Piney / Antioch / Adolphus / Huntsville and the Loudon courthouse district (37774).