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Tennessee Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments at Bryan College as Part of SCALES Program

November 21, 2025

Nashville, Tenn. – On December 3, 2025, the Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, as part of the…

Governor Lee Announces 20th Judicial District Circuit Court Appointment

November 20, 2025

Governor Bill Lee appointed Bethany Glandorf to the 20th Judicial District Circuit Court, which covers Davidson County.

Glandorf currently serves as a special master for the Third Judicial District Circuit Court. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the University of…

Outgoing General Sessions Judges Conference President Victoria Bowling passes the gavel to newly elected President, Judge Lonnie Thompson

Judge Thompson speaking at the conference with Judge Bowling looking on

From the Piano Bench to the Judicial Bench, Judge Lonnie Thompson Boasts a Love of Music and Law

November 19, 2025

Shelby County General Sessions Court Judge Lonnie Thompson was one of five children born to a single mother in an impoverished neighborhood in South Memphis. He attended Memphis City Schools with no idea he would end up in the legal field. Instead, Judge Thompson dreamed of a future in music.…