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McMinn County General Sessions Court

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

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$25,000

Courthouse Details

McMinn County General Sessions Court

1317 South White Street

Athens, TN 37303

Mailing Address

1317 South White Street

Athens, TN 37303

Phone: (423) 745-1923Fax: (423) 744-1642Email: rhonda.cooley@tncourts.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Area Served

McMinn County

How to File at McMinn County General Sessions Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists McMinn County General Sessions Court as having e-filing. eFileTN is the state's e-filing portal.

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

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

Data verified May 6, 2026.