United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Tennessee

6th Circuit Memphis, Tennessee

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee is a unit of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, operating within the Sixth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located in the western portion of Tennessee, including the Memphis metropolitan area and surrounding counties.

The district is divided into two divisions, with the Western Division centered in Memphis and the Eastern Division centered in Jackson. Memphis, as the largest city in Tennessee and a major commercial hub, generates a significant volume of consumer and business bankruptcy filings for the court.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Western 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.

Divisions

Western Division (Memphis), Eastern Division (Jackson)

Caseload

The court handles a substantial volume of consumer bankruptcy filings, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, reflecting the demographics of the Memphis region. Business reorganizations and Chapter 11 cases involving regional commercial enterprises also appear on the court's docket.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee to appear in the bankruptcy court. Pro hac vice admission is generally not available in bankruptcy court proceedings.

Clerk's Office

200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 413, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

(901) 328-3500

Local Rules

The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 2

Rule	Title
7016-1	CONTESTED MATTERS AND ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS
7026-1	GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY

General Rules 25

Rule	Title
1001-1	SCOPE OF RULES
1001-2	DEFINITIONS
1002-1	COMMENCEMENT OF VOLUNTARY CASES AND FILING RELATED PAPERS
1003-1	COMMENCEMENT OF INVOLUNTARY CASES
1006-1	FILING FEES – PAYMENT, INSTALLMENT, WAIVER
1007-1	MAILING LIST
2004-1	EXAMINATIONS
2081-1	CHAPTER 11 – ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
2082-1	CHAPTER 12 – ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
2083-1	CHAPTER 13 – ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
4001-1	RELIEF FROM STAY
4001-2	MOTIONS FOR ORDERS THAT NO STAY IS IN EFFECT
4003-1	EXEMPTIONS
5003-1	CLERK OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT – GENERAL AUTHORITY
5070-1	NOTICES OF SETTLEMENT
5071-1	CONTINUANCES
5076-1	COURT RECORDING SYSTEM
5077-1	TRANSCRIPTS
6007-1	ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY
6070-1	TAX RETURNS
9003-1	REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL SETTINGS AND EX PARTE RELIEF
9013-1	MOTIONS – FORMS AND SERVICE
9019-1	MEDIATION
9072-1	EXHIBITS
9074-1	SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED ORDERS

Attorney Rules 2

Rule	Title
1001-3	ATTORNEYS – ADMISSION TO PRACTICE
1001-4	ATTORNEYS – DISCIPLINE

Appellate Rules 1

Rule	Title
8009-1	DESIGNATION OF RECORD ON APPEAL

Other Courts in the 6th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan Detroit, Michigan Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio Columbus, Ohio Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan