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Tennessee Foreclosure Bill to Update Advertising Requirements
On July 1, 2025, the amended Tennessee Code Annotated, § 35-5-101 took effect, bringing several important changes to the foreclosure process in Tennessee:
- Reduces the requirement for advertising foreclosure sales from three times in a local newspaper to two.
- Requires a continuous 20-day online advertisement by a registered third-party internet posting company. These companies must register their domain with the Secretary of State. If their website changes, they must notify the Secretary of State to avoid liability.
- Sales postponed within one year can proceed without additional newspaper ads if certain conditions are met, such as announcing rescheduled dates both online and at the original location. However, if postponed for more than 30 days, a notice must be mailed at least 10 days before the new date.
Chambliss has taken affirmative steps to ensure its foreclosure processes are compliant with Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-101 and its attorneys are ready to assist you with any of your foreclosure-related needs.
Please contact Steve Barham, Jeffrey Maddux, Alexander Blankers, or your relationship attorney for more information on this new procedure.
