Q: I’m in the state of Tennessee and I live in a small town am I able to file bankruptcy in a different county.
A:
Counties are state-created political subdivisions, and have little bearing upon federal (bankruptcy) venue and jurisdiction.
The Feds divide the country, and each state, into "US Districts".
You can file for bankruptcy relief in your District. You can google the District where you reside or have had the majority of your assets for the last six months.
A: Bankruptcy is filed in federal court. Tennessee is divided into the Eastern, Middle and Western districts. You must file in the district in which your county is located.
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