Tennessee community service hours, done online
Yes. From Memphis to Nashville, Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains, Tennesseans in all 95 counties can complete community service coursework online with The Foundation of Change, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
How to start community service hours online in Tennessee
Here is the short version for Tennessee residents: 100% online, self-paced coursework; up to 8 hours a day; programs from $28.99; and, when you finish, a court-ready certificate plus an activity report, both with a verification code. There is no waiting list, so you can start online community service today.
How community service works in Tennessee courts
Tennessee organizes its trial courts as circuit courts, criminal courts, and general sessions courts. Tennessee has 7.1 million residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023) and 31 judicial districts (TN Administrative Office of Courts).
References: Tennessee State Courts
Community service in Tennessee judicial diversion
Tennessee's judicial diversion program allows first-time offenders to avoid a conviction by completing requirements that include community service.
Under Tennessee Code § 40-35-104, courts may order community service as a condition of probation or alternative sentencing. Your own order or probation conditions set the number of hours and any due date.
References: Tennessee Code - Justia
How the online community service program works
You set the schedule. Sign in, read the next module, write your reflection, answer the assessment, and your place is saved.
When you finish, your dashboard has a certificate of completion and a detailed activity report, each with a unique verification code. Both can be checked on the community service certificate verification page.
Where to ask about your community service hours in Tennessee
Logistics such as the exact hour count, the due date, and where to file your certificate are handled by the court that ordered the hours. Contact details for courts across Tennessee:
Davidson County Circuit Court at 1 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201; phone (615) 862-5181.
Shelby County Circuit Court at 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103; phone (901) 222-3500.
Knox County Circuit Court at 300 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902; phone (865) 215-2372.
Hamilton County Circuit Court at 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37402; phone (423) 209-6700.
Montgomery County Circuit Court at 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040; phone (931) 648-5703.
Rutherford County Circuit Court at 20 Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130; phone (615) 898-7825.
Williamson County Circuit Court at 135 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN 37064; phone (615) 790-5454.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Each court name above links to its own page, and the Tennessee courts index covers all ten.
Tennessee city guides for community service
Each of these Tennessee cities has its own page with local court details:
Community service in Nashville, home to the Davidson County Circuit Court.
Community service in Memphis, home to the Shelby County Circuit Court.
Community service in Knoxville, home to the Knox County Circuit Court.
Community service in Chattanooga, home to the Hamilton County Circuit Court.
Community service in Clarksville, home to the Montgomery County Circuit Court.
Our Tennessee court directory groups courthouses by region: Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee, and East Tennessee.
Community service in Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville
Davidson County (Nashville), Shelby County (Memphis) and Knox County (Knoxville) handle the highest caseloads. Nashville's rapid growth has strained local service infrastructure, and placement options have not kept pace.
Shelby County's criminal courts process some of the highest volumes in the Southeast, and community service is frequently assigned there for misdemeanors and as part of judicial diversion.
A case filed across the state line is handled by that state's courts. See Alabama community service, Arkansas community service, Georgia community service, Kentucky community service, Mississippi community service, Missouri community service, North Carolina community service, and Virginia community service.
Recorded community service time, Spanish support and access
1. Server-side time tracking: hours are logged on our servers, not typed in by you.
2. Idle detection: the timer pauses after 10 minutes without activity.
3. Tab and window checks: switching tabs or minimizing the window pauses the timer.
4. Multi-tab blocking: only one coursework session can run at a time.
5. Typed reflections: paste is disabled, and each reflection is screened for a genuine effort.
6. Verification codes: your certificate and activity report each carry a unique code Tennessee officials can look up.
The coursework is built for equitable access: it runs entirely online, involves no physical labor, and includes built-in Spanish language support. Reflection checks accommodate non-native English speakers and look for engagement, not polish.
Complete your community service hours in Tennessee online
Start today and work at your own pace. For example, a 50-hour program is $134.99 and needs at least seven days at the 8-hour daily maximum. Begin your community service hours online; the Tennessee online community service page has more state details. If the fee is a hardship, see if the Second Chance Fund can cover it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Tennessee courts accept digital community service?
Many courts, probation departments and schools accept online community service, each under its own rules, so check with yours. We make that easy with a letter of introduction and a verification code on every certificate.
Can my PO verify my hours?
Officers can instantly verify your progress using the unique code on your certificate. Entering it on our verification page shows the status, the hours completed and the completion date.
Can I use this for Tennessee judicial diversion?
Judicial diversion in Tennessee often comes with community service hours. Enroll for the number in your diversion order; your certificate and activity report record each hour with a verification code your attorney or the court can check.
How do I start online community service in Tennessee?
Enroll online, choose the hours on your order, and start today. Programs begin at $28.99, the coursework is self-paced, and you can complete up to 8 hours a day from any device.
Is the coursework available in Spanish?
Yes. Spanish language support is built in, and you can write your reflections in Spanish.
Sources
- Tennessee State CourtsAccessed May 2026
- Tennessee Code - JustiaAccessed May 2026