Tennessee · Anderson County

Small Claims Court in Anderson County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Anderson County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Anderson County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Clinton
Anderson County Courthouse
100 N Main St, Clinton, TN, 37716
(865) 457-5400

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Anderson County are handled at Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton. Anderson County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Andersonville, Briceville and Clinton areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Anderson County

Small claims in Anderson County

Small claims cases in Anderson County, Tennessee are heard in the Tennessee General Sessions Court, which handles civil claims up to $25,000. The court sits at the Anderson County Courthouse, located at 100 N Main St in Clinton, 37716, and the court office can be reached at (865) 457-5400. Anderson County has a population of 81,449 and covers communities including Clinton, Oak Ridge, Norris, Andersonville, Briceville, Heiskell, and Rocky Top, along with ZIP codes such as 37705, 37716, 37754, 37828, and 37830. The county lies near Knox County, Campbell County, and Morgan County. Electronic filing is available for cases in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse. Parties living in nearby counties may still find their matter heard in Anderson County depending on where the case is filed, and the General Sessions Court is the court system that receives and processes these civil claims within the county.

Where Anderson County hears these cases

Anderson County Courthouse

100 N Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Anderson County at a glance

Population81,449
Court sits inClinton
Court systemTennessee General Sessions Court
Claim limit$25,000
ZIP codes in county9
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Anderson County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Andersonville, Briceville, Clinton, Heiskell, Norris, Oak Ridge, Rocky Top.

ZIP codes:

377053771037716377173775437769378283783037831

Anderson County in context

Anderson County is the 18th most populous of Tennessee's 95 counties, with about 81,449 residents. Anderson County Courthouse, in Clinton, is about 8 miles from the Knox County courthouse in Knoxville.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Anderson County

$25,000
Maximum claim
$25,000 maximum
$25–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Tennessee

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Anderson County

Filing fee
$25–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Anderson County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $25,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Anderson County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Anderson County Courthouse, 100 N Main St, Clinton, TN 37716. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (865) 457-5400.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Andersonville, Briceville, Clinton, Heiskell, Norris, Oak Ridge, Rocky Top.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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