Chattanooga Courthouses

Hamilton County Circuit Courthouse

Tel: (423) 209-6700

Parking: Here’s a useful map with directions. Try the Republic Parking garage. You can enter on Cherry Street or Walnut Street. There’s also the lot at the SunTrust Bank building located on Cherry Street, and there is a lot on 8th Street across from the Suntrust Bank. These garages vary in price. Consider parking at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Republic garage for free and ride a shuttle to the Broad Street Regions Bank. You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: The Circuit Court hears cases such as appeals from lower courts, contract disputes, torts, condemnations, worker’s compensation claims, joint petition minor settlements, name changes, adoptions and family matters like divorce.

Hamilton County Chancery Court

Tel: (423) 209-6600

Parking: There are several pay lots. You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court handles domestic relations, worker’s compensation, estates, trusts, contracts, review of administrative action of governmental agencies and boards, collection of delinquent taxes, guardianships, and conservatorships, dissolution of partnerships and corporations, enforcement of liens, boundary lines, breach of contract, fraud, election contests, and other matters of a civil nature.

Hamilton County Criminal Court

Tel: (423) 209-7500

Parking: There are several pay lots. You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court handles criminal matters only. It also houses the District Attorney’s Office.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court

Tel: (423) 209-5100

Parking: There are several pay lots in the area, but you are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court also hears all Child Support matters.

Hamilton County General Sessions Court

Tel: (423) 209-7660

Parking: There are several pay lots in the area, but you are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: The General Sessions Court hears civil and criminal matters. There are generally no juries in this court.

City of Red Bank Court

Tel: (423) 874-0055

Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.

East Ridge Municipal Court

Tel: (423) 867-2701

Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.

Soddy-Daisy Municipal Court

Tel: (423) 332-5323

Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.

Collegedale Municipal Court

Tel: (423) 468-1891

Parking: You are encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: This court handles municipal code violations and traffic.

U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Tel: (423) 752-5200

Parking: The Federal Building does not have a parking lot. There are, however, several lots within just a few blocks. Consider taking public transportation.

Note: This Court handles all federal cases in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie Counties. Contact the court to learn how to file bankruptcy. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor or the Federal Public Defender.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Tel: (423) 752-5163

Parking: The United States Courts do not provide parking. However, public parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the courthouse.