NEW UPDATED
September 13th, 2022
MDTN Bankruptcy Motion Dockets
Where & When? In-Person or Virtual?
Zoom Video Links, Meeting IDs, and Call-In Number information
Chapter 13 Consolidated Motion Dockets:
Hearing Schedule:
Chapter 13 motion dockets are normally set on Wednesdays, subject to occasional changes due to special circumstances. The dates for upcoming hearings in Chapter 13 cases can be found on the Court Website – on the “Docket” for matters already scheduled and on the “9013 Availability Calendar” for dates available in coming weeks.
The Chapter 13 Nashville Division motion dockets are normally set on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
The Chapter 13 Cookeville Division motion dockets are normally set on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
The Chapter 13 Columbia Division motion dockets are normally set on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Although the Availability Calendar for Cookeville and Columbia Chapter 13 cases will reflect only one Wednesday per month for each division, matters in those divisions may be reset or continued to any other regular Wednesday Nashville Division Chapter 13 motion docket if it is by agreement.
Cookeville and Columbia expedited or emergency motions filed in Chapter 13 cases pursuant to LBR 9075-1 may be set on a Nashville Division motion docket if requested by movant and if sufficient justification is provided in the motion.
In-Person versus Virtual Participation:
The following guidelines generally apply regarding in-person versus virtual participation in Chapter 13 cases:
1. The presiding judge and Chapter 13 Trustee will be present in the Nashville courtroom.
2. Participation via Zoom video will be allowed for:
(a) Announcements of settlements occurring after the “no call” list is published for the Chapter 13 motion docket.
(b) Continuances agreed upon by movant(s) and respondent(s).
(c) Expedited motions for use of vehicle insurance proceeds or substitution of collateral arising from damage to a vehicle and where movant is not aware of any opposition.
(d) Arguments based on stipulated facts or uncontested proffered evidence.
(e) Hearings set by the Court (not through the “if objection” process under LBR 9013-1) where no response or objection has been filed and the movant reasonably believes that the matter will be uncontested.
(f) Hearings for Motion for Discharge Before Completion of the Chapter 13 Plan (Hardship Discharge) where no objection has been raised.
Pre-Hearing Conferences: In addition to allowance of virtual participation as provided above, the Court will allow video participation for a pre-hearing/scheduling conference during the motion docket for any hearing where it is determined that necessary witnesses are not available in-person at the initial setting or evidentiary matters will otherwise warrant a specially set hearing.
If the matter proceeds as a pre-hearing scheduling conference, counsel should be prepared to discuss the following: any expedited discovery required; timing of the exchange of exhibits and witness lists; the date, time, and location of the hearing; whether any witnesses will be allowed by video; and any other pertinent pre-hearing matters. The Court may enter a pre-trial order based on the results of the Zoom conference.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if all counsel and necessary witnesses are present in-person at the initial setting (or the parties have agreed that a witness may appear by video) and all pre-hearing disclosures have been made in accordance with the local rules, the Court will proceed with a hearing on the merits at the initial hearing.
3. If a matter does not fall within one of the categories where Zoom video participation is allowed, the Court will expect in-person participation unless otherwise allowed by Court order.
Chapter 12 Cases:
Because the Chapter 13 Trustee also serves as trustee in Chapter 12 cases, all Chapter 12 cases will be handled utilizing the same motion docket schedule and overall process as Chapter 13 cases.
Columbia/Cookeville Chapter 7 Cases:
The Chapter 7 motion docket for Columbia and Cookeville Division cases will be conducted at the same time as the Columbia and Cookeville Chapter 13 motion docket – the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. for Cookeville and the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. for Columbia. The presiding judge for a particular motion docket will determine whether to call the Chapter 7 cases prior to or following the Chapter 13 cases, depending on the volume and nature of the outstanding matters. Also, preliminary hearings on stay relief matters may sometimes be set on a Nashville Chapter 7/11 motion docket if necessary to accommodate statutory hearing timing requirements.
As with Chapter 13 cases, Cookeville and Columbia expedited or emergency motions in Chapter 7 cases pursuant to LBR 9075-1 may be set on a Nashville Division motion docket if requested by movant and if sufficient justification is provided in the motion.
Columbia/Cookeville Chapter 11 Cases:
Chapter 11 cases in the Columbia and Cookeville Divisions will not be handled on a consolidated docket like the Chapter 7, 12, & 13 matters in those divisions. Instead, the assigned judge will handle any hearings that may arise in a Chapter 11 case. The Availability Calendar for the assigned judge’s regular Nashville Division Chapter 7/11 motion dockets should be used by any movant filing an “if objection” motion under LBR 9013-1.
Nashville Division Chapter 7 and 11 Cases:
See the instructions at the Procedures tab for the individual judge assigned to a case at the following links:
https://www.tnmb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-marian-f-harrison
https://www.tnmb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-randal-s-mashburn
https://www.tnmb.uscourts.gov/content/honorable-charles-m-walker
LBR 9013-1 Notice Form and Information:
Your LBR 9013-1 Notice Forms should be updated to incorporate the new hearing locations. The link below provides a location listing containing division| assigned judge| case chapter| ECF location| and time for your convenience. The judges’ personal websites should be consulted routinely for any individual updates.
Important note: the 9013 Location Reference Guide is to be used in those instances where the court has permitted virtual hearing participation (as noted above). Otherwise, the (physical) courtroom hearing location must be used when filling out the LBR 9013-1 Notice Form.
Zoom Video Links, Meeting IDs, and Call-In Number for All Hearings
Zoom Call-In Number 833-568-8864 US Toll-free (see Meeting IDs below)
Chapter 13 (Consolidated), Cookeville and Columbia Dockets, please use this Zoom link https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16158688354
Meeting ID 161 5868 8354
Judge Harrison, please use this Zoom link https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16029839352
Meeting ID 160 2983 9352
Chief Judge Mashburn, please use this Zoom link https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16124444713
Meeting ID 161 2444 4713
Judge Walker, please use this Zoom link https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16086357633
Meeting ID 160 8635 7633