Tennessee Court Records at a Glance
Search official Tennessee court records, case information, and judicial resources.
1Free Access To All Tennessee Court Records And Court Information
Access Tennessee Courts online directly. Search court records; from Tennessee county courts to Supreme courts. Find criminal filings, Tennessee dissolution of marriage or divorce records from official state web sites. File small claims lawsuits. Link to Tennessee probate sources with helpful information. Bankruptcy courts by jurisdiction or by districts. Tennessee state courts contact information such as telephone numbers and more.
- General Sessions Courtgscourt.nashville.govDockets Information
- Family And Juvenile Courtwww.tn.gov
- The Appellate Courts Of Tennesseewww.tncourts.govTennessee Appellate Courts
- Self Help Centerwww.tncourts.govCriminal Information Links
- General Sessions Courtgscourt.nashville.govDockets Information
- Tennessee Codewww.tncourts.govCriminal Codes
- Search for Criminal Formswww.tncourts.govFree Criminal Forms
- Search for Criminal Opinionstncourts.govSearch for Opinions
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement Tennessee's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Tennessee state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The U.S. federal judiciary's unified electronic records system. Every federal district, bankruptcy, and appellate case docket is here.
https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (pacer.uscourts.gov)
The official directory of every federal district, bankruptcy, and circuit court. Use it to identify the correct Tennessee district(s) before searching PACER.
https://www.uscourts.gov/federal-court-finder (uscourts.gov)
The NCSC's directory of state court websites, technology standards, and public-access policies.
https://www.ncsc.org/information-and-resources/browse-by-state (ncsc.org)
Tennessee Court Records, FAQ
Are court records free?
State court records are usually free to view at the courthouse and often free online, with per-page fees for certified copies. PACER charges $0.10 per page (capped at $3.00 per document), waived under $30 per quarter.
Do sealed cases show up?
No. A sealed case is hidden from the public docket index by court order. Its existence may still be confirmable by number, but documents are not accessible.
What's the difference between civil and criminal court records?
Civil cases involve disputes between parties (contracts, torts, family). Criminal cases are brought by the government. Both are indexed by the same court clerks but tracked in separate sub-dockets.
Can I search every court at once?
Not in one search. PACER covers all federal courts. Most states have a statewide judiciary portal that covers their state courts, but a few require per-county lookups. This page links to Tennessee's official portal.