Tennessee Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Tennessee pays for jury service, whether your employer has to keep paying you, and the exemptions and job protections the law gives you.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jun 10, 2026

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Jury pay & compensation

Daily jury pay

At least $10/day (counties commonly set $11/day, and home-rule counties may set their own); at least $30/day if sequestered (TCA 22-4-101)

Transportation & parking

No — statewide mileage rate; some counties reimburse travel at local discretion.

Overnight / special circumstances

No — statewide per diem; handled at county discretion if an overnight stay is required.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay

Yes — the employer must pay the employee's usual wages for jury service and may offset the juror fee (TCA 22-4-106)

Job protection law

Yes — TCA 22-4-108 bars discharge or discrimination for jury service

Exemptions

Employers with fewer than 5 regular employees, and employees on a temporary basis under 6 months, are not required to be paid (TCA 22-4-106)

Additional information

Court applicability

Applies to Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts.

Common questions

Tennessee jury duty FAQ

How much does Tennessee pay for jury duty?

At least $10/day (counties commonly set $11/day, and home-rule counties may set their own); at least $30/day if sequestered (TCA 22-4-101). No statewide mileage rate; some counties reimburse travel at local discretion.

Do employers in Tennessee have to pay employees during jury duty?

Yes - the employer must pay the employee's usual wages for jury service and may offset the juror fee (TCA 22-4-106)

What job protections exist for jurors in Tennessee?

Yes - TCA 22-4-108 bars discharge or discrimination for jury service

Who can be exempt from jury duty in Tennessee?

Employers with fewer than 5 regular employees, and employees on a temporary basis under 6 months, are not required to be paid (TCA 22-4-106)

Where can I find the official Tennessee jury duty information?

You can find official information about jury duty in Tennessee on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.