- Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure 26 (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26) (opens in a new tab)
Tennessee discovery and exhibit exchange requirements
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- Davidson County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... — convention, not rule; confirm the court's pretrial or scheduling order.
- Davidson County's primary exhibit rule is Davidson County Local Rules.
- Davidson County courts e-file through Tennessee E-Filing, so confirm the current file-size limit with the e-filing system.
- Davidson County is part of the Davidson County Circuit Court (20th Judicial District).
- Nashville/state capital courts.
- E-filing available for civil cases.
- ExhibitPrep generates prepared for court review Davidson County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
Quick Reference
Key Requirements for Davidson County
- Nashville/state capital courts
- E-filing available for civil cases
- High volume of entertainment industry litigation
- E-filing capped at 25 MB through Tennessee E-Filing
Local Practice Notes
Nashville area courts. Because these specifics come from local rules rather than statewide code, double-check them with the clerk before relying on them for trial.
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Davidson County (Nashville) follows Tennessee statewide e-filing procedures.
Davidson County Exhibit FAQs
Why does Davidson County see a lot of entertainment-industry litigation?
Nashville's concentration of music publishing, recording, and licensing businesses means Davidson County Circuit Court (20th Judicial District) handles a disproportionate share of contract, royalty, and intellectual-property disputes compared to similarly sized Tennessee counties.
Is e-filing mandatory in Davidson County civil court?
E-filing is available in the 20th Judicial District, whose courts have adopted electronic filing, though whether it is mandatory depends on case type and the local rules in effect.
Does Davidson County publish its own exhibit-formatting rules?
Davidson County has local rules layered on top of Tennessee's statewide e-filing procedures, but because these specifics come from local practice rather than statewide code, always confirm current formatting requirements with the clerk before relying on them for trial.
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Davidson County Courthouses
Specific filing requirements vary by courthouse. Select your courthouse for detailed information:
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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.