Hi, in order to start the emancipation of a minor would I need to go to the town hall or courthouse? Also do I need a lawyer? I live in TN

Tennessee has a unique legal statute on emancipation. The minor may have a next friend petition for the removal of the disabilities of minority in the chancery court in the county the minor resides. So, courthouse.   The petition must state, among other things, the reason on which the removal of the disability is sought. If a decree is rendered removing the disability of a minor, the decree will be rendered for a specific purpose and the purpose will be stated in the decree. The decree may be for the partial removal of the disability to enable the minor to do some particular act or for the general removal of the disability. I think this petition will require an attorney's help.   If general emancipation is granted, the minor will have all of the rights of an 18 year old, including the right to contract, sue and be sued, and buy and sell property. The court then decides on the Emancipation, and no minimum age is specified (§29-31-101 et seq.)