A Tennessee Writ of Attachment is a legal process used to protect a creditor's right to collect a debt from a debtor in the state of Tennessee. It is issued by the court in order to attach a debtor's assets to satisfy a debt owed to the creditor. The Writ of Attachment directs the sheriff in the county where the debtor resides to seize and hold certain property until the debt is paid. There are two types of Tennessee Writ of Attachment: Prejudgment Writ of Attachment and Post-Judgment Writ of Attachment. A Prejudgment Writ of Attachment is issued before a judgment has been entered in the case and can be used to attach a debtor's real estate, personal property, and/or bank accounts. A Post-Judgment Writ of Attachment is issued after a judgment has been entered in the case and can be used to attach a debtor's wages, accounts receivables, rents, and/or personal property.