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Bledsoe County General Sessions Court

Filing information for Bledsoe County General Sessions Court in Pikeville, TN. Part of the Bledsoe County small claims court system.

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$25,000

maximum claim

$130

filing fee (published)

1–6 yrs

filing deadline by claim type

Yes

e-filing accepted

Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Tennessee small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.

Courthouse Details

Bledsoe County General Sessions Court

3150 Main Street

Pikeville, TN 37367

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 455

Pikeville, TN 37367

Phone: (423) 447-6488Email: michael.walker@tncourts.gov

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Area Served

Bledsoe County

How to File at Bledsoe County General Sessions Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is available for General Sessions Courts through Tybera's eFlex portal. While Bledsoe Chancery Court is explicitly listed, General Sessions Courts in 'All Other Counties' are covered by the system. Costs apply, either through an annual subscription or on a per-transaction basis. [cite: 7 in previous search, 15 in previous search, 19 in previous search]

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

Small claims rules in Tennessee

How much you can sue for

Individuals can sue for up to $25,000.

One of the highest limits in the country. Filed in General Sessions Court, not a separate small claims court.

Deadline to file (statute of limitations)

6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 1 yr personal injury

See the full Tennessee small claims court guide →

Common questions

How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Bledsoe County General Sessions Court?

Filing fees in Tennessee are set by the state and are $130. If you can't afford the fee, Tennessee offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.

What's the most I can sue for in Bledsoe County?

Small claims cases in Bledsoe County are limited to $25,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.

Can I file online at Bledsoe County General Sessions Court?

Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.

Where is Bledsoe County General Sessions Court, and when is it open?

Bledsoe County General Sessions Court is at 3150 Main Street, Pikeville, TN 37367. Posted hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.. Phone: (423) 447-6488. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.

Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Pikeville?

Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.

Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.