Landlord Damaged Belongings Legal Issue

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I was evicted and the landlord ruined most of my belongings and stole a lot of things. I want them back or the money for them
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your rights and potential legal recourse.
Tennessee
What evidence do you have to support your claim against your landlord? In Tennessee, landlords are generally responsible for the safekeeping of a tenant's property.
She was to care for the things when I ask her on messenger where the things where she said if it wasn't in my stuff it was trash and she threw it away. We had * things locked like trunks and they broke locks off
What was the value of the items that were damaged or stolen? In Tennessee, you may be able to sue in small claims court for the value of your property.
We are still going through things but at least *$ up to now.
What is the name and location of your landlord? This information is crucial for filing a lawsuit in small claims court.
Debi Howard she was living in virginia
What is the current location of your belongings and have you reported this to the police?
What I have is in my storage buildings. She had them in a three sides shed on the property where rain blew in. She mixed things together like things from basement with household goods, even found * arrows pushed down in a bag of clothes. Went through papers I had packed up ready to move. Called police and was told to make a list for them. I have been sick and haven't finished it. A friend told me my late husband's gunsafe was still in the house
What is the status of your late husband's gunsafe? Is it still in the house or has it been moved?
I'm not sure if it's there or not, don't know why she wanted it lock was broke, no guns in it
Did you have any written agreement with your landlord about the storage and care of your belongings?
No just what the law says she was to do
What was the duration of your lease agreement with your landlord?
We only had a verbal agreement lived there 2 years
What steps have you taken so far to recover your belongings or their value from your landlord?
I haven't done anything don't know what to do. One more thing bothers me. I believe the Writ was given to her a few days early by law
What makes you believe the Writ was given early? In Tennessee, a landlord must provide at least 14 days' notice for eviction.
Going by the days I had they weren't to count holidays or weekends but they did.
What date did you receive the eviction notice and what date were you evicted?
We went to court *-*-2022Writ was given12-*-* it should have been about *-*-*
What is the name and location of the court where your eviction case was handled?
Mountain City TN Johnson County it's under common law papers say I owe no back rent but she changed her mind and ask for money but they never fixed the papers she told judge it was a type o
What evidence do you have to prove that you don't owe any back rent?
I owed some she refused September rent the said to catch it up when I could. Then another message said she wasn't charging me through November *.she harressed me on messenger the at the house for a long time
What is the exact date you received the message from your landlord stating that she wasn't charging you rent through November *?
I would have to look that up on screenshots
What is the date on the screenshots where your landlord stated she wasn't charging you rent through November *?
I'll try to find it now
What is the date you found on the screenshots where your landlord stated she wasn't charging you rent through November *?
Oct the 20th and I think it says 11 days not *
What is the exact wording of the message from your landlord on October 20th? This could be crucial evidence in your case.
Said I have to be out by the 11th of November no other options the house is sold and I'm coming to stay there not charging you got the 11 days in November or fuel that was in talk when you moved in
What is the name and contact details of the court where your eviction case was handled?
Johnson County Tn court house in Mountain city Tn. Melissa Holloway, clerk of court case #GS *-CV-*
What is the current status of your case #GS *-CV-* at the Johnson County TN courthouse?

Johnson County Courthouse, Mountain City, TN. Contact: (*) *-*.
Its done except I have a *$ judgment against me
What steps have you taken to dispute the $* judgment against you?
No, didn't know I could
What is the reason for the $* judgment against you? In Tennessee, you can file an appeal within 10 days of the judgment.
Are we finished?
Yes, we are finished. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.