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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Mon, 06/29/2026
Tue, 06/23/2026
Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems...
Wed, 06/03/2026
Thu, 04/16/2026
In accordance with E.D. Tenn. LBRs 5005-4(d) and 5081-1, debtors’ counsel must pay filing fees electronically for each electronically filed bankruptcy case. Attorneys have until May 3, 2026, to adjust their intake processes and debtor communication...
Wed, 01/28/2026
Tue, 11/25/2025
On September 17, 2024, the Judicial Conference of the United States (JCUS) approved proposed amendments to certain Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP) and the adoption of new Official Bankruptcy Forms. The proposals were transmitted to the...
Tue, 11/25/2025
Wed, 10/15/2025
UPDATE 10/15/2025 - As of October 10, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers general strike has been updated to a rotating strike. As of October 17, 2025, the BNC will resume mailing to Canada, but significant delays are expected.
On September...
Fri, 08/15/2025
The public comment period is open from August 15, 2025, to February 16, 2026. To read the text of the proposed amendments and supporting materials or to submit a comment, please...