Greene County, Tennessee Eviction Risk: Very Low

Greene County scores 2.4/10 (Low) on the eviction-risk index, placing it among the more landlord-stable corners of Tennessee eviction laws. Ranked 74 of 95 counties statewide, only 21 counties post lower risk scores, and 73 rank riskier, putting Greene County firmly in the lower-risk third of the state. For landlords evaluating portfolio expansion or long-term holds, that positioning signals relatively predictable operating conditions with limited friction from politically hostile local ordinances.

The intra-county spread is narrow, running from 2/10 to 2.5/10 across four incorporated places, which means conditions are consistently stable rather than split between boom pockets and distressed zones. Average rent across the county sits at $705, and the average rent burden is 30.9%, a moderate figure suggesting tenants are stretched but not at the extreme edge that often correlates with high default rates. The renter share of 32.7% points to a smaller tenant pool relative to owner-occupants, which keeps competition among landlords manageable.

The cities inside Greene County

The highest-risk address in the county is Baileyton, which scores 2.5/10, with a population of just 551. At that scale, a single troubled property can distort a landlord's experience disproportionately, so investors considering Baileyton should size positions carefully. The county seat, Greeneville, home to 15,646 residents, also scores 2.4/10, matching the county average and offering the deepest rental demand pool in the market. Mosheim (population 2,511) comes in at the same 2.4/10, rounding out the mid-tier cluster.

The lowest-risk city is Tusculum at 2/10, with a population of 3,337. Even that floor score is genuinely low by statewide standards. The narrow band across all four cities confirms that risk here is consistent rather than hyper-concentrated in one troubled municipality, which simplifies due-diligence decisions for landlords shopping between towns.

State-level laws that apply here

Greene County's population falls below the 75,000 threshold that triggers Tennessee eviction laws's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), which means the default notice framework is a 30-day notice to vacate under TCA Title 29 Chapter 18, rather than the shorter URLTA timelines. For context, URLTA counties use a 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent (TCA § 66-28-505, as amended by SB-1088) and a 14-day notice for a material lease breach, while a non-curable breach anywhere in Tennessee eviction laws carries a 3-day notice under TCA § 66-28-517. Landlords operating in Greene County should verify which framework applies to their specific circumstances. A full breakdown of timing and procedure is available in the Tennessee eviction laws eviction process guide.

On the cost side, court filing fees run $200 to $300, sheriff lockout fees add $40 to $150, and attorney fees range from $500 to $2,500 depending on contest level and counsel. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 21 to 45 days; contested cases can extend to 45 to 120 days. Tennessee eviction laws has no rent control and does not require just cause for non-renewal, and state law preempts any local attempt to impose rent caps. For a complete fee breakdown, see the Tennessee eviction costs guide. Tennessee security deposit limits and Tennessee tenant protections are set at the state level and apply uniformly, meaning no local ordinance in Greene County can layer on additional landlord obligations.

With a poverty rate of 15.2% and a renter share of 32.7%, Greene County presents moderate tenant-side financial pressure; the four-city grid above shows how risk distributes across Greeneville eviction risk, Tusculum, Mosheim, and Baileyton so investors can zero in on the specific market that fits their risk tolerance.