Cheatham County Circuit Court

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The Circuit Court Clerk serves as the Clerk of the General Sessions Court. The Clerk is responsible for ensuring the courts are run effectively and efficiently. The Clerk maintains the records of the court, attends the courts and performs all clerical functions of the court. In addition, the Clerk handles all financial operations of the court. 

The Civil Division is responsible for filing civil warrants (less than $25,000), detainer warrants, writs of possession, executions by levy or garnishment, and orders of protection. Civil court is held each Monday morning at 8:30 A.M.; however, dates are subject to change. 

The Criminal Division is limited to misdemeanor cases and preliminary hearings in felony cases. It is responsible for the issuing of criminal warrants and all filings related to criminal cases. Criminal court is held every Wednesday at 8:30 A.M.; however, dates are subject to change. 

The Traffic Division handles all minor traffic offenses that are issued by the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol. This division also processes citations under the Cheatham County Building & Codes Department. 

Judge Phillip Maxey serves as the General Sessions Judge.

COURTROOM RULES: 

• When you arrive, please use the Kiosk outside the General Sessions courtroom to check-in. Once you're checked in, please remain in the courtroom until your name is called. 
• DRESS APPROPRIATELY. NO shorts. NO muscle shirts. No t-shirts with inappropriate language. NO low-riding pants. NO hats, bandannas, hoods, or head coverings. NO see-through clothing, backless, tanks, or halter tops. You must wear shoes. 
• NO TALKING
• NO FOOD or DRINK
• USE OF CELL PHONES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Please make sure all cell phones are turned off or put on silent before entering the courtroom.

Address & Phone

General Sessions
100 Public Square, Room 223
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4866 (Option 1)
Fax: (615) 792-3203

»2025 Holiday Schedule 

Office Hours

Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kimberly Binkley, Sr. Deputy Clerk
Criminal Division

Angie Brown, Deputy Clerk
Criminal Division

Katherine Collins, Deputy Clerk
Civil Division

Emmaline Johnson, Deputy Clerk
Civil Division

Sandra McCoy, Deputy Clerk
Collections Division
 

Yvonne White, Deputy Clerk
Bookkeeper

Phillip Maxey, General Sessions Judge
100 Public Square, Suite 115
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4866
 

Ed Loxley
Public Service Coordinator

Soledad Palacios
Clerk & Interpreter