Service of Process in Williamson County
Administered from the county seat of Franklin (135 4th Avenue S, Franklin, ZIP 37064), Williamson County forms part of the 21st Judicial District in Central TN Division. Pleadings can be served across Beasley Crossroads / Battlewood Forest / Arrington / Arno / Allisona / Fairview and along US-431, US-31, I-840 and I-65. Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any disinterested adult at least 18 years old may serve Tennessee civil process. Instead of losing the non-refundable $50 county sheriff charge on an unsuccessful attempt (Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-901(a)(1)(D)), law firms can order $85 routine, $150 rush, or $215 same-day service, with the return prepared under Rule 4.03(1).
| Williamson County Venue Specification | Statutory and Clerk Record |
|---|---|
| Clerk Location (Franklin) | 135 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064 (21st Judicial District) |
| Division and Route Access | Central TN Division Corridor (I-65 / I-840 / US-31 / US-431) |
| 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 Williamson County
Three statutory rules govern civil execution in Williamson County (21st Judicial District): (1) Circuit and Chancery summonses issued at 135 4th Avenue S in Franklin must be served within 90 days 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); (2) personal delivery is required under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.04(1) unless the target evades service; and (3) In Williamson County, URLTA statutory provisions (Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-102) govern residential tenancies across Beasley Crossroads / Battlewood Forest / Arrington / Arno / Allisona / Fairview alongside General Sessions detainer procedure. Any General Sessions detainer warrant must be served ≥6 full days prior to the Franklin hearing (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-117), and live testimony subpoenas under Rule 45 require a $30.00/day attendance fee (Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-4-101).
Cities We Cover in Williamson County
- Beasley Crossroads (Williamson)
- Battlewood Forest (Williamson)
- Arrington (Williamson)
- Arno (Williamson)
- Allisona (Williamson)
- Fairview (Williamson)
- Spring Hill (Williamson)
- Nolensville (Williamson)
- Brentwood (Williamson)
- Franklin (Williamson)
Williamson County Process Server FAQ
- Who is authorized to serve civil process in Williamson County, Tennessee?
- Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.01(2) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901, any disinterested adult at least 18 years old is legally authorized to serve Circuit, Chancery, and General Sessions process throughout Williamson County.
- Why does door posting a detainer warrant in Franklin bar a back-rent judgment?
- Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-115 and Tennessee appellate precedent, constructive posting grants in rem possession only; personal delivery is required for an in personam money judgment.