Sullivan County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Sullivan County, TN. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Blountville area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$25,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Bristol General Sessions Court

801 Anderson Street, Room 131

Bristol, TN 37620

Phone: (423) 989-4352Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

Blountville General Sessions Court

3411 Highway 126

Blountville, TN 37617

Serves: Sullivan County

Phone: (423) 279-2741Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
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Kingsport General Sessions Court

200 Shelby Street

Kingsport, TN 37660

Serves: Sullivan County

Phone: (423) 224-1711Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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How to File in Sullivan County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

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

Ready to take action in Sullivan County?

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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Tennessee small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.