Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Tennessee. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in 48 counties across middle Tennessee in housing, family law, and public benefits.
Visit Website →Offers free legal assistance to low-income residents in Shelby County and western Tennessee covering housing, consumer, and family matters.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal help to low-income residents in 26 counties of east Tennessee in housing, domestic violence, and public benefits cases.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in middle Tennessee on housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in the Memphis area with free legal help in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Tennessee is the court of last resort with five justices. Tennessee has a dual intermediate appellate system: the Court of Appeals handles civil appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals handles criminal appeals. Circuit Courts and Chancery Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction. General Sessions Courts handle preliminary hearings, misdemeanors, and small civil matters. Juvenile Courts handle matters involving minors.
Governs rental relationships under TCA Title 66, Chapter 28, covering security deposits, habitability standards, maintenance obligations, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, and national origin under TCA 4-21.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices in trade or commerce under TCA 47-18 with treble damages available for willful violations.
Provides medical benefits and wage replacement for employees injured on the job, administered through the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Governs rental relationships under TCA Title 66, Chapter 28, with security deposit protections and habitability requirements.
Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, and national origin for employers with 8+ employees.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-356-6767
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Expanded school choice program with updated eligibility and legal protections for participating families.
Tennessee completed its phase-out of the Hall income tax, making it fully income-tax-free for residents.
Statute of Limitations: 1 year
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 1 year (3 years discovery)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $47-$85 (claims up to $25,000 in General Sessions Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $200-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $200-$300
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal services in the Nashville area and middle Tennessee for housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Free legal help for low-income residents in Shelby County and surrounding areas.
Visit Website →Statewide coordination and support for legal aid programs serving low-income Tennesseans.
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