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May 22, 2023
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is currently accepting applications for three newly established state court judicial positions in the 13th, 19th, and 22nd Judicial Districts. The new judicial positions were created by the Tennessee General Assembly through Public Chapter No. 396, enacted May 11…
May 18, 2023
The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed former Judge W. Mark Ward as a senior judge for a term of four years, effective June 1, 2023. Judge Ward previously served as a criminal court judge in the 30th Judicial District from 2004 to 2022.
Under Tennessee Code Ann. § 17-2-302, the Supreme Court…
May 9, 2023
The American Bar Association Business Law Section has appointed Davidson County Chancellor Anne C. Martin as a Business Court Representative for 2022-2024. Chancellor Martin was selected, along with one other judge in the United States, as a judge who presides over a court consisting primarily of…
May 2, 2023
The Open Meetings Act, an inside look at investigative journalism, and covering state and local government were just a few of the topics that drew Tennessee news reporters to the annual TBA Reporters Workshop. The workshop was held April 28-29, in Nashville and served as an opportunity for state…
April 20, 2023
Joseph Byrd has joined the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts as the lead attorney for the newly created Indigent Services Team. In his new role, Byrd will manage the team that oversees the indigent representation program, which provides court-appointed attorneys in certain types of…
April 18, 2023
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jamie Brooks as chancellor for the 7th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Chancellor Nichole Cantrell. Chancellor Brooks' appointment is effective immediately.
“Jamie is a highly qualified attorney who will bring…
February 24, 2023
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today, Friday, February 24, 2023, to consider six candidates for the chancery court vacancy in the 7th Judicial District, which includes Anderson County. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable M. Nichole Cantrell, effective January 31,…
February 6, 2023
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider six applicants when it meets on Friday, February 24 to select nominees for a vacancy in the 7th Judicial District, which covers Anderson County. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable M. Nichole Cantrell, effective January 31,…
January 27, 2023
The YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee recognized the Honorable Angelita Blackshear Dalton, Davidson County Criminal Court Judge, at its 31st Annual Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA) Awards held January 26 under the theme “United with Purpose.”
The YWCA AWA Awards recognize women who…
January 11, 2023
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Stanley Kweller as circuit court judge for the 20th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Phil Smith in September 2022. The appointment of Judge Kweller is effective immediately.
“Stan is a highly qualified attorney, and…