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Payday Loans in Cornersville, TN: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 1,362 residents (2024 Census estimate), Cornersville has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Tennessee rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Cornersville follow Tennessee law (Deferred Presentment Services Act (TCA Title 45, Chapter 17)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs 15% of the check amount.
  • The nearest larger city is Columbia, about 21 miles away.

Cornersville at a glance

Cornersville
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,362
Change since 2020+9.9% (growing fast)
CountyMarshall County
Size rank among 326 Tennessee places we cover213th
Nearest larger cityColumbia (about 21 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles11 (about 112,874 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)460%

Payday lending in Cornersville follows Tennessee state law. Lenders that serve Cornersville, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Cornersville

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Cornersville or Marshall County. Many credit unions have branches in other towns or accept members online. Use the NCUA’s Credit Union Locator to find one near you.

Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.

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Payday loan rules that apply in Cornersville

The main Tennessee rules for a payday loan in Cornersville: maximum: $500 in total outstanding checks; maximum fee: 15% of the face amount of the check; loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Tennessee payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Cornersville

At Tennessee’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs 15% of the check amount. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 460% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Marshall County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Marshall County.
  • Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
  • Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
  • Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).

Towns near Cornersville

The nearest larger city is Columbia, about 21 miles away. See all 326 Tennessee cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Cornersville?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Cornersville under Tennessee state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Cornersville?

At Tennessee’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs 15% of the check amount. The typical statewide APR was 460% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Cornersville?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Cornersville or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. Tennessee — Consumer notice, Deferred Presentment Services Act
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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