United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Tennessee
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee is a unit of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, operating within the Sixth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals, businesses, and other entities located within the Middle District, which encompasses a broad swath of central Tennessee including Nashville and surrounding counties.
Nashville, as the state capital and a major commercial center, generates a substantial volume of both consumer and business bankruptcy filings. The court applies federal bankruptcy law under Title 11 of the United States Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, along with local rules specific to the Middle District of Tennessee.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Middle District of Tennessee. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Caseload
The court handles a significant volume of Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases, reflecting Nashville's role as a major regional business and population center. Chapter 13 filings have historically represented a substantial portion of the court's consumer bankruptcy docket.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the Tennessee state bar is generally a prerequisite for district court admission.
Clerk's Office
701 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 736-5584
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.