Tennessee Motion for Installment Payments is a legal option for individuals who are facing a debt judgment from the court or are unable to pay a lump-sum payment on a debt. This motion, which is filed with the court, allows the debtor to request that the court order payment of the debt in installments. The debtor must provide evidence of their financial situation and a payment plan to the court in order to be approved. There are two types of Tennessee Motion for Installment Payments: voluntary payments and court-ordered payments. Voluntary payments occur when the debtor and creditor come to an agreement on an installment plan, whereas court-ordered payments are ordered by the court if the debtor cannot reach an agreement with the creditor.