Tennessee · Cumberland County

Small Claims Court in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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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Cumberland County

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

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Crossville
Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk
60 Justice Center Dr #300, Crossville, TN, 38555
(931) 484-5852

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 Cumberland County are handled at Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk in Crossville. Cumberland County covers 7 ZIP codes, including the Crab Orchard, Crossville and Pleasant Hill areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Cumberland County

Small claims in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, Tennessee, has a population of 65,618, and small claims matters there are heard in the Tennessee General Sessions Court, which handles civil claims up to $25,000. Filings are processed by the Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk, located in Crossville at 60 Justice Center Dr #300, 38555, and the clerk's office can be reached at (931) 484-5852. The court serves residents across the county, including the communities of Crab Orchard, Crossville, and Pleasant Hill, and the county covers the ZIP codes 37723, 38555, 38557, 38558, 38571, 38572, and 38578. Cumberland County lies near Morgan County, Rhea County, and White County. Electronic filing is available for cases in this county, in addition to filings submitted at the clerk's office. The clerk maintains case records and accepts the documents that begin a civil action, while the General Sessions Court judge hears the matter and decides the case. Questions about forms, fees, and case status are directed to the Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk.

Where Cumberland County hears these cases

Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk

60 Justice Center Dr #300, Crossville, TN 38555
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Cumberland County at a glance

Population65,618
Court sits inCrossville
Court systemTennessee General Sessions Court
Claim limit$25,000
ZIP codes in county7
Towns and cities3
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Cumberland County

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

Crab Orchard, Crossville, Pleasant Hill.

ZIP codes:

37723385553855738558385713857238578

Cumberland County in context

Cumberland County is the 22nd most populous of Tennessee's 95 counties, with about 65,618 residents.

Sources for Cumberland County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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

Cumberland 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 Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Cumberland Circuit Court Clerk, 60 Justice Center Dr #300, Crossville, TN 38555. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (931) 484-5852.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Crab Orchard, Crossville, Pleasant Hill.

Official sources

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

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