Tennessee Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: At least $10/day; counties may pay more (Nashville/Davidson pays $20/day since July 2023). Must your employer pay you? Yes: usual compensation for time spent serving and traveling. Employers with fewer than 5 employees and temporary workers employed under 6 months are exempt. The employer may deduct the juror fee. Updated
| Juror pay | At least $10/day; counties may pay more (Nashville/Davidson pays $20/day since July 2023). |
|---|---|
| Must employers pay you? | Yes: usual compensation for time spent serving and traveling. Employers with fewer than 5 employees and temporary workers employed under 6 months are exempt. The employer may deduct the juror fee. |
| Job protection | Employers may not discharge or penalize jurors (T.C.A. § 22-4-106). (unconfirmed) |
Note: Numeric fields show the statutory minimum.
Law
- T.C.A. § 22-4-101
- T.C.A. § 22-4-106
Sources
- www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/attorneygeneral/documents/ops/2011/op11-072.pdf
- www.knoxcounty.org/jury/employers_info.php
- law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-22/chapter-4/22-4-106
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Tennessee?
At least $10/day; counties may pay more (Nashville/Davidson pays $20/day since July 2023).
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Tennessee?
Yes: usual compensation for time spent serving and traveling. Employers with fewer than 5 employees and temporary workers employed under 6 months are exempt. The employer may deduct the juror fee.
Can I be fired for jury duty in Tennessee?
Employers may not discharge or penalize jurors (T.C.A. § 22-4-106). (unconfirmed)