Tennessee · Madison County

Small Claims Court in Madison 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 Madison County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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Madison County

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

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Jackson
Madison County General Sessions Court
515 South Liberty St., Jackson, TN, 38301
(731) 423-6128
2
Jackson
Madison County Clerk
100 E Main St #105, Jackson, TN, 38301

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.

Madison County has 2 courthouses listed above; Madison County General Sessions Court is one of them. Madison County covers 13 ZIP codes, including the Beech Bluff, Denmark and Jackson 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 Madison County

Small claims in Madison County

In Madison County, Tennessee, small claims cases are heard in the Tennessee General Sessions Court, with the Madison County General Sessions Court located at 515 South Liberty St. in Jackson, 38301. The claim limit in this court is $25,000. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday, and it can be reached at (731) 423-6128 or through its website at https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/151/General-Sessions-Court. Electronic filing is available. The court serves a county of about 100,409 residents and covers communities including Jackson, Beech Bluff, Denmark, Medon, Mercer, Oakfield, Pinson, and Spring Creek, along with ZIP codes such as 38301, 38305, 38356, and 38392. Madison County lies near Chester County, Crockett County, and Haywood County. The Madison County Clerk maintains an office at 100 E Main St #105 in Jackson, 38301, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at (731) 423-6022.

Where Madison County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Madison County General Sessions Court

515 South Liberty St., Jackson, TN 38301
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Madison County Clerk

100 E Main St #105, Jackson, TN 38301
Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Madison County at a glance

Population100,409
Court sits inJackson
Court systemTennessee General Sessions Court
Claim limit$25,000
ZIP codes in county13
Towns and cities8
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Madison County

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

Beech Bluff, Denmark, Jackson, Medon, Mercer, Oakfield, Pinson, Spring Creek.

ZIP codes:

38301383023830338305383083831338314383563836238366383783839138392

Madison County in context

Madison County is the 15th most populous of Tennessee's 95 counties, with about 100,409 residents.

Sources for Madison County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Madison 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 Madison County

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

Madison 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 Madison County General Sessions Court, Madison County Clerk.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Madison County General Sessions Court, 515 South Liberty St., Jackson, TN 38301. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (731) 423-6128.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Beech Bluff, Denmark, Jackson, Medon, Mercer, Oakfield, Pinson, Spring Creek.

Official sources

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

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