Service of Process in McNairy County
From 170 Court Avenue in Selmer, TN 38375 outward along TN-22, US-64 and US-45, McNairy County sits in Western TN Division's 25th Judicial District; its communities include Chewalla / Stantonville / Finger / Ramer / Guys / Michie. 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.
| McNairy County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Selmer) | 170 Court Ave, Selmer, TN 38375 (25th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Western TN Division Corridor (US-45 / US-64 / TN-22) |
| 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 McNairy County
At the 25th Judicial District courthouse in Selmer (170 Court Avenue, Selmer), McNairy 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 Chewalla / Stantonville / Finger / Ramer / Guys / Michie 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 McNairy 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 Selmer trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in McNairy County
- Chewalla (McNairy)
- Stantonville (McNairy)
- Finger (McNairy)
- Ramer (McNairy)
- Guys (McNairy)
- Michie (McNairy)
- Eastview (McNairy)
- Bethel Springs (McNairy)
- Adamsville (McNairy)
- Selmer (McNairy)
McNairy County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the McNairy County jail in Selmer be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Selmer, TN 38375 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 McNairy County?
- McNairy County is located in Tennessee's 25th Judicial District (Western TN Division), with trial courts seated at 170 Court Avenue in Selmer.