About
The Appellate Court Clerk's office serves the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Appeals and Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Relative to these Courts, the primary responsibilities of the Office of the Appellate Court Clerk include:
- Filing and processing all briefs, motions and other documents for cases on appeal
- Scheduling all oral arguments
- Filing all orders and opinions issued
- Notifying all parties to appeals of all filings
The dedicated staff with 30 employees are located at the Supreme Court buildings in Nashville, Knoxville, and Jackson, Tennessee.
Schedule a Court Tour
If you would like to schedule a tour of the Nashville Supreme Court building, please contact the Appellate Court Clerk's office in Nashville.
Clerk of the Appellate Courts
“Scott Griswold brings a deep well of experience and proven leadership to this role. His years as the Knox County Clerk and Master gave him firsthand knowledge of the demands on our courts and the importance of efficient, accessible operations,” said Chief Justice Jeff Bivins. “He also led significant efforts to modernize technology within the Knox County court system, guiding improvements that strengthened service to the public and enhanced internal processes. As Tennessee undertakes a statewide initiative to modernize and standardize court technology, Scott’s expertise will be invaluable.”
“I am honored to be appointed as Tennessee’s next Clerk of the Appellate Courts,” said Scott Griswold. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated court staff to serve the judiciary, the legal community, and the people of Tennessee.”
Prior to joining the court system as Clerk and Master, Griswold was in private practice where he focused primarily on estate planning, administration, and litigation. He served as a law clerk for the Hon. William M. Barker when he was Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Griswold holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law and undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Political Science from Middle Tennessee State University. Griswold will start July 1, 2026.
