Tennessee • Mechanics Lien Deadlines
Tennessee Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator
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Tennessee Lien Deadline Overview
Preliminary Notice Deadline
Required for remote contractors within 90 days after last day of each month work was performed
Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline
90 days after last furnishing (30 days if Notice of Completion filed)
Typical Projects
Building material suppliers, lumber yards, concrete and rebar suppliers working on private construction projects in Tennessee.
This page is a simplified summary for material suppliers and does not replace advice from a construction attorney.
How lien deadlines work in Tennessee
In Tennessee, material suppliers must follow specific deadlines to protect their lien rights. The preliminary notice deadline is required for remote contractors within 90 days after last day of each month work was performed. The mechanics lien filing deadline is 90 days after last furnishing (30 days if notice of completion filed). Missing either deadline results in complete loss of lien rights for that project.
Preliminary notice rules
- Deadline accelerates to 30 days if Notice of Completion recorded
- Notice of Nonpayment protects each month's work separately
- Required for remote contractors within 90 days after last day of each month work was performed
Mechanics lien filing rules
- General contractors have 1 YEAR to file (not 90 days)
- Deadline accelerates to 30 days if Notice of Completion recorded
- 90 days after last furnishing (30 days if Notice of Completion filed)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Tennessee?
90 days after last furnishing (30 days if Notice of Completion filed)
Does Tennessee require a preliminary notice?
Required for remote contractors within 90 days after last day of each month work was performed
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You lose your legal right to file a lien for that project, even if you're still owed money. That's why many suppliers use automated deadline tools instead of spreadsheets.