Knox County Circuit Court, Tennessee Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Knox County Circuit Court, Tennessee

Official local rules (court website)

For Knox County Circuit Court, Tennessee filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Proposed Rescheduled Date

Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
The prevailing party must prepare an appropriate order or judgment, obtain approval from counsel and pro se parties or include a certificate of service on anyone who refuses approval, and file it with the Clerk.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
The prevailing party must file the order or judgment with the Clerk within ten business days after the Court’s ruling or trial.

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Court-level rules
Process to be served by the Sheriff’s officers must include enough information and instructions to locate and serve everyone to be served.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
If counsel or a pro se party is unavailable for a motion hearing, they must obtain an alternate date acceptable to the Court and all other counsel and submit an approved order before the scheduled hearing.