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DeKalb County General Sessions Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$25,000

Courthouse Details

DeKalb County General Sessions Court

1 Public Square - Room 201

Smithville, TN 37166

Mailing Address

1 Public Square - Room 201

Smithville, TN 37166

Phone: (615) 597-5711Fax: (615) 597-9919Email: susan.martin@tncourts.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Area Served

DeKalb County

How to File at DeKalb County General Sessions Court

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 take action?

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

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules, see the full Tennessee small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.