Tennessee Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Tennessee county courthouses are split: Shelby County (Memphis 201 Poplar Criminal Justice Center) and several regional counties strictly ban public cell phones with no lockers inside the building, whereas Davidson County (Nashville Historic Courthouse) permits silenced phones. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 8 county courthouses we track in Tennessee, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 8 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. Warning: 8 courthouses ban phones AND provide no storage lockers at the entrance. Filter all 8 county courthouses in Tennessee below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 8 Tracked County Courthouses in Tennessee
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center (201 Poplar) & Shelby County Courthouse (Memphis) |
Memphis | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Juror Parking Garage at 250 Washington Ave (Corner of Washington & 3rd St) |
~18m |
| Davidson County Davidson County Courthouse (Nashville) |
Nashville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Davidson County Juror Parking Facility (Nashville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Knox County Knox County Courthouse (Knoxville) |
Knoxville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Knox County Juror Parking Facility (Knoxville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Rutherford County Rutherford County Courthouse (Murfreesboro) |
Murfreesboro | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Rutherford County Juror Parking Facility (Murfreesboro Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Hamilton County Hamilton County Courthouse (Chattanooga) |
Chattanooga | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Hamilton County Juror Parking Facility (Chattanooga Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Williamson County Williamson County Courthouse (Franklin) |
Franklin | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Williamson County Juror Parking Facility (Franklin Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Montgomery County Montgomery County Courthouse (Clarksville) |
Clarksville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Montgomery County Juror Parking Facility (Clarksville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Sumner County Sumner County Courthouse (Gallatin) |
Gallatin | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Sumner County Juror Parking Facility (Gallatin Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Tennessee?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 8 tracked courthouses in Tennessee allow silenced cell phones, while 8 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Which courthouses in Tennessee ban phones and have no lockers at the door?
Shelby County (Memphis), Davidson County (Nashville), Knox County (Knoxville), Rutherford County (Murfreesboro), Hamilton County (Chattanooga) and 3 more prohibit public cell phones and have no entrance storage lockers. If you arrive by Uber or bus with a phone, bailiffs will turn you away.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Tennessee?
In 8 of 8 counties in Tennessee, summoned jurors presenting an official Jury Summons are permitted to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room even when general visitors are banned.
How is this courthouse policy data verified?
We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.