Strike 3 Holdings Tennessee Lawsuit Trends: May–October 2026
Are Strike 3 Holdings Tennessee lawsuits increasing?
No. Based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings, LLC filed 17 federal lawsuits in Tennessee between May 3 and November 2, 2026, down 15.0% from 20 in the prior six months.
- 12 cases were filed in the Middle District of Tennessee in Nashville and 5 in the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis. None were filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee.
- Strike 3 Holdings filed in Tennessee every month from May through October, from 1 to 4 cases at a time.
- Judges are allowing early ISP subpoenas, and Memphis orders give subscribers 60 days to object. Comcast is the provider named most often.
If your internet provider sent you a letter about a Strike 3 Holdings case in Tennessee, this report shows how often these cases are being filed, how the Tennessee federal courts are handling them, which providers appear, and what usually comes next. Call or tap (312) 201-8310 for a free, confidential consultation with Torrent Defenders®, a practice of Antonelli Law®, or request a consultation online.
How many Strike 3 Holdings Tennessee lawsuits were filed from May to October 2026?
Strike 3 Holdings filed 17 Tennessee federal lawsuits from May 3 to November 2, 2026, based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. That compares with 20 cases in the prior six months (November 3, 2025 to May 2, 2026), a decrease of 15.0%.
| Month | Filing date | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| May 3–31, 2026 | May 20 | 4 |
| June 2026 | June 19 | 2 |
| July 2026 | July 22 | 3 |
| August 2026 | August 24 | 4 |
| September 2026 | September 29–30 | 3 |
| October 2026 | October 5 | 1 |
| November 1–2, 2026 | — | 0 |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, for all three Tennessee federal districts. Counts are cases with Strike 3 Holdings, LLC as plaintiff, by filing date. Every case title was checked, and all 37 cases in both periods name Strike 3 Holdings, LLC as plaintiff.
How does that compare with the prior six months?
| Month | Filing date | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | November 25 and 29 | 5 |
| December 2025 | — | 0 |
| January 2026 | January 23 and 28 | 5 |
| February 2026 | February 19 | 5 |
| March 2026 | March 20 | 3 |
| April 2026 | April 17 | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026.
Which Tennessee courts are the cases in?
| District | May 3 – Nov. 2, 2026 | Nov. 3, 2025 – May 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle District of Tennessee (Nashville) | 12 | 15 |
| Western District of Tennessee (Memphis) | 5 | 5 |
| Eastern District of Tennessee | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 20 |
Source: federal court dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026.
The Middle District fell from 15 cases to 12, while the Western District held steady at 5. The newest filings are covered in our report on the September 29 – October 5 Tennessee filings.
How are Tennessee federal courts handling Strike 3 Holdings cases?
Tennessee judges have allowed Strike 3 Holdings’ requests for early ISP subpoenas in the cases we reviewed. The docket entries and orders show this pattern:
- Fast rulings in Nashville. In the Middle District, Strike 3 Holdings asks for a Rule 45 subpoena before the Rule 26(f) conference about one to three and a half weeks after filing. All 12 Middle District cases are assigned to Judge Aleta A. Trauger, and orders on those motions were entered within one to five days of each request.
- Protective orders in Memphis. In the Western District, the court entered orders on the subpoena motion in all 5 cases. Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman’s September 22, 2026 order and Judge Thomas L. Parker’s October 7, 2026 order grant the subpoena to Comcast Cable but add protective conditions.
- A 60-day window to object. Under those orders, Comcast has 60 days from service of the subpoena to identify and notify the subscriber. The subscriber then has 60 days to file a motion to quash or modify the subpoena, and Comcast may not turn over anything before that period ends, or while a motion is pending.
- Anonymity and limits on contact. The defendant may proceed anonymously as “John Doe” unless the court orders otherwise. Strike 3 Holdings may not start settlement discussions or contact the subscriber before serving the complaint without the court’s permission, and information produced is limited to attorneys’ eyes only at first.
- More time to serve. Under Rule 4(m), a defendant generally has to be served within 90 days. The Memphis orders extend that deadline until after the objection period, and Strike 3 Holdings filed motions for extensions of time in 4 May and June Middle District cases.
- Judges. Western District cases are before Chief Judge Lipman, Judge Parker, and Judge Mark S. Norris, with Magistrate Judges Rebecca T. Christoff and Charmiane G. Claxton. Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley is listed in some Middle District cases.
How have the Tennessee cases ended so far?
Of the 17 cases filed from May 3 to November 2, 2026, the docket entries we reviewed show:
- Closed cases: none shown. None of the 17 cases shows a termination date on the dockets reviewed.
- Notices filed in all 5 Western District cases (July 10, September 24, October 2, and October 19, 2026 in 2 cases). The docket titles do not say what kind of notice was filed.
- Amended complaints: none. Our docket review found no amended complaints filed in Tennessee Strike 3 Holdings cases from May 3 to November 2, 2026.
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Which internet providers appear in the Tennessee cases?
Tennessee case titles list the defendant only as “Doe,” so the provider cannot be read from the title. For the in-period cases where we could review the complaint or the subpoena order, these providers appear:
| Provider | Cases | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Comcast Cable (Xfinity) | 4 | Comcast Xfinity letter guide |
| AT&T Internet | 1 | AT&T Internet letter guide |
| Not shown in the records we could review free of charge | 12 | — |
Source: subpoena orders and complaints reviewed as of November 3, 2026, including our Tennessee filings report.
Your own letter is the best source: the provider that sent it is the one that received the subpoena. See our ISP letter guide and the Antonelli Law ISP subpoena defense page.
What Tennessee Strike 3 Holdings news came out from May to November 2026?
- October 7, 2026: Judge Thomas L. Parker granted an early subpoena to Comcast Cable in a Memphis case, with a 60-day objection period and anonymity for the subscriber.
- September 29 – October 5, 2026: Strike 3 Holdings filed 4 Tennessee cases naming Comcast Cable and AT&T Internet subscribers, covered in our Tennessee filings report.
- September 22, 2026: Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman granted an early subpoena to Comcast with protective conditions, including a bar on Strike 3 Holdings starting settlement talks before serving the complaint.
- May 20, 2026: Strike 3 Holdings filed 4 Tennessee cases, 3 in Nashville and 1 in Memphis.
- June 15, 2026: nationally, 404 Media reported that a federal judge in California let Strike 3 Holdings’ case against Meta Platforms go forward. That case does not change the process for Tennessee subscribers.
What does this mean if you received an ISP letter in Tennessee?
A letter from your internet provider means the court has allowed Strike 3 Holdings to subpoena the provider for information about your account. It does not mean you have been found responsible for anything.
- Note the deadline. Memphis orders we reviewed give you 60 days from service to file a motion contesting the subpoena. Your letter states the date.
- Do not contact Strike 3 Holdings yourself. Anything you say can be used in the case.
- Do not ignore it. Our 2026 subpoena guide and guide on ignoring a subpoena walk through each step. Antonelli Law also explains motions to quash in BitTorrent cases and what happens if your ISP released your name.
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Frequently asked questions about Strike 3 Holdings Tennessee lawsuits
Do I need a Tennessee lawyer for a Strike 3 Holdings case?
No. Strike 3 Holdings Tennessee lawsuits are federal copyright cases in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee. Antonelli Law® handles Strike 3 Holdings matters in federal courts nationwide, including both of those districts, and you can work with us by phone, email, and secure upload without visiting an office.
How many Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits were filed in Tennessee from May to October 2026?
Based on the dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026, Strike 3 Holdings filed 17 Tennessee federal lawsuits from May 3 through November 2, 2026, down 15.0% from 20 in the prior six months. Twelve were filed in the Middle District of Tennessee and five in the Western District of Tennessee.
How long does my internet provider wait before releasing my information in Tennessee?
In the Western District of Tennessee orders we reviewed, Comcast has 60 days from service of the subpoena to notify the subscriber, and the subscriber then has 60 days to file a motion to quash or modify it. Comcast may not turn over anything before that period ends, or while a motion is pending. Check your own letter for your exact dates.
Which internet providers appear in the Tennessee cases?
Tennessee case titles list the defendant only as “Doe,” so the provider is not in the title. In the in-period cases where we could review the complaint or order, Comcast Cable appears in 4 cases and AT&T Internet in 1.
Can my name become public in a Tennessee Strike 3 Holdings case?
The Western District of Tennessee orders we reviewed let the defendant proceed anonymously as “John Doe” unless the court orders otherwise, and limit any information produced to attorneys’ eyes only. See our guide on whether your name can become public.
What if I did not download anything?
The person who pays for the internet account is not always the person who used it. Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman’s September 22, 2026 order noted the risk of misidentification and protected the subscriber from undue embarrassment. Discuss it in a free, confidential consultation before you respond to anyone.
Related reading
- Strike 3 Holdings Tennessee filings: 4 new cases (Sept. 29–Oct. 5, 2026)
- Got a Comcast Xfinity letter about Strike 3 Holdings?
- Got an AT&T Internet letter about Strike 3 Holdings?
- Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide
- Strike 3 Holdings subpoena guide for 2026
- Should I ignore a Strike 3 Holdings subpoena?
- How an anonymous resolution works
- Will my name become public?
- Strike 3 Holdings FAQ
Court websites: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Statute: 17 U.S.C. § 504.
Data note: counts and rulings in this report are based on the federal dockets reviewed as of November 3, 2026. Docket descriptions vary, and full orders were available for only some Tennessee cases, so some rulings may be described differently than shown here. Published November 3, 2026.
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