Service of Process in Tipton County
From 1801 S College Street in Covington, TN 38019 outward along TN-59, TN-14 and US-51, Tipton County sits in Western TN Division's 25th Judicial District; its communities include Avreet / Antioch / Garland / Burlison / Gilt Edge / Mason. 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.
| Tipton County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Covington) | 1801 S College St, Covington, TN 38019 (25th Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Western TN Division Corridor (US-51 / TN-14 / TN-59) |
| 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 Tipton County
At the 25th Judicial District courthouse in Covington (1801 S College Street, Covington), Tipton 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 Avreet / Antioch / Garland / Burlison / Gilt Edge / Mason 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 Tipton 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 Covington trial date under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117.
Cities We Cover in Tipton County
- Avreet (Tipton)
- Antioch (Tipton)
- Garland (Tipton)
- Burlison (Tipton)
- Gilt Edge (Tipton)
- Mason (Tipton)
- Brighton (Tipton)
- Atoka (Tipton)
- Munford (Tipton)
- Covington (Tipton)
Tipton County Process Server FAQ
- Can an inmate at the Tipton County jail in Covington be served?
- Yes. Service on an inmate in Covington, TN 38019 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 Tipton County?
- Tipton County is located in Tennessee's 25th Judicial District (Western TN Division), with trial courts seated at 1801 S College Street in Covington.