Collecting Your Judgment in Franklin County
You won in Tennessee — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Franklin County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Franklin County
Local court
Franklin County General Sessions Court
440 George Fraley Parkway, Room 157, Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2923
Who enforces the order
The Franklin County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.
Your collection options
These follow Tennessee law. See the full Tennessee guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Debtor's examination / post-judgment discovery
Wage garnishment
Form Execution/Garnishment notice (TCA 26-2-404 Notice to Judgment Debtor)Up to 25% of disposable earnings (or amount exceeding 30x federal minimum wage, whichever is less), plus an extra $2.50/week exempt per dependent child under 16
Bank levy
Garnishment of bank account
Property lien
Register a certified copy of the judgment with the county Register of Deeds in the county where the debtor owns real property (recorded in the lien book) per TCA 25-5-101.
We'll prepare your Franklin County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Tennessee enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Franklin County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Franklin County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Franklin County, that is typically Franklin County General Sessions Court, 440 George Fraley Parkway, Room 157, Winchester, TN 37398 ((931) 967-2923). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Franklin County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and we list the step in your playbook.
Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Tennessee-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Franklin County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Tennessee
General information about collecting a money judgment in Franklin County, Tennessee — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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