Tennessee · Dickson County

Small Claims Court in Dickson 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 Dickson 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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Dickson County

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

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Charlotte
Dickson County General Sessions Court
500 Spring St, Charlotte, TN, 37036
(615) 483-5151

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 Dickson County are handled at Dickson County General Sessions Court in Charlotte. Dickson County covers 8 ZIP codes, including the Burns, Charlotte and Cumberland Furnace areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Dickson County

Small claims in Dickson County

Residents of Dickson County, Tennessee, bring small claims cases through the Tennessee General Sessions Court, which hears claims up to $25,000. The Dickson County General Sessions Court sits in Charlotte at 500 Spring St, 37036, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday. The court serves a county of 57,641 people and covers communities including Burns, Charlotte, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson, Slayden, Vanleer, and White Bluff, along with ZIP codes such as 37029, 37036, 37055, and 37187. Dickson County lies near Cheatham County, Montgomery County, and Houston County. The court accepts electronic filing. General information about the court is available at https://www.dicksoncountytn.gov/general_sessions.html, and the office can be reached by telephone at (615) 789-5414. Cases filed in general sessions court are heard by the court in Charlotte during its regular business hours.

Where Dickson County hears these cases

Dickson County General Sessions Court

500 Spring St, Charlotte, TN 37036
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Dickson County at a glance

Population57,641
Court sits inCharlotte
Court systemTennessee General Sessions Court
Claim limit$25,000
ZIP codes in county8
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Dickson County

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

Burns, Charlotte, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson, Slayden, Vanleer, White Bluff.

ZIP codes:

3702937036370513705537056371653718137187

Dickson County in context

Dickson County is the 28th most populous of Tennessee's 95 counties, with about 57,641 residents. Dickson County General Sessions Court, in Charlotte, is about 13 miles from the Montgomery County courthouse in Clarksville.

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Dickson 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 Dickson 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

Dickson 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 Dickson County General Sessions Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Dickson County General Sessions Court, 500 Spring St, Charlotte, TN 37036. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (615) 789-5414.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Burns, Charlotte, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson, Slayden, Vanleer, White Bluff.

Official sources

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

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