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Tennessee Service of Process

Tennessee Process Server

Professional service of process throughout Tennessee — from Nashville and Memphis to every county in the state. Routine, rush, and same-day assignments for attorneys, businesses, agencies, and individuals.

$175 routine flat rate
$225 rush service
Notarized proofs returned

Tennessee Flat-Rate Pricing

Straightforward pricing, confirmed before we dispatch.

$175 routine · statewide
$225 rush service
  • Multi-defendant discounts available
  • No hidden fees — call for rush service availability
  • Quoted up front before assignment
  • Written status updates at each attempt
  • Notarized proof of service on completion
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Where we serve in Tennessee

Tennessee coverage: Nashville to Murfreesboro — and everywhere between.

Our vetted local servers cover every Tennessee county, including the state's largest cities and its most rural communities.

Major Tennessee service areas

Nashville Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga Clarksville Murfreesboro

Counties served statewide

Davidson Shelby Knox Hamilton Rutherford Williamson

Plus every other Tennessee county — if the address is in Tennessee, we serve it.

How it works in Tennessee

Tennessee service of process, handled end to end.

Lawson Legal Services manages your Tennessee assignment from intake to proof. You submit one form; we confirm pricing, dispatch a vetted local server in the correct jurisdiction, send written status updates at each attempt, and return a signed — and where required, notarized — proof of service ready for filing.

Documents we serve in Tennessee

  • Summonses, complaints, and petitions
  • Subpoenas — civil, criminal, and records (duces tecum)
  • Orders to show cause and motions
  • Divorce, custody, and family court papers
  • Eviction and landlord-tenant notices
  • Small claims and debt-collection papers
  • Foreclosure and real-property documents
  • Corporate and registered-agent service

Tennessee service rules — what to know

Service of process in Tennessee is governed by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure and, for cases filed in federal court, Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Depending on the county and case type, Tennessee may require service by a sheriff or constable, a licensed or certified private process server, or another court-authorized adult who is not a party to the case. We assign the appropriate server for your matter.

Substituted service — leaving papers with a suitable person at the defendant's home or usual place of business — is permitted in many Tennessee case types, typically after documented diligent attempts at personal delivery. If a defendant cannot be located, our skip tracing team researches lawful address leads first, and we can provide an affidavit of due diligence to support a motion for alternative service.

Rush and same-day service in Tennessee

Rush service is available statewide for $225, and same-day service is available in many Tennessee jurisdictions. Call (800) 594-4730 with the service address, deadline, and documents so availability can be confirmed immediately.

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Tennessee FAQ

Tennessee process serving questions

How much does a process server cost in Tennessee?
Routine service of process anywhere in Tennessee is a $175 flat rate, and rush service is $225. Multi-defendant discounts are available, there are no hidden fees, and every assignment is quoted up front before dispatch. Call (800) 594-4730 for rush and same-day availability.
How long does service of process take in Tennessee?
Routine assignments are typically attempted within a few business days of dispatch and completed promptly in most Tennessee jurisdictions. Rush service ($225) is prioritized, and same-day service is available in many areas — call (800) 594-4730 with your deadline to confirm availability.
Who is allowed to serve legal papers in Tennessee?
Service of process in Tennessee is governed by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. Depending on the county and case type, service may need to be made by a sheriff or constable, a licensed or certified private process server, or another court-authorized adult who is not a party to the case. Lawson Legal Services assigns the appropriate server for your matter and jurisdiction.
Do you serve papers in Nashville and Memphis?
Yes. We serve Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga and every other community in Tennessee, including Davidson, Shelby, and Knox counties and statewide. One order form covers the entire state.
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Online Service Request — Tennessee

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