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Judge Fry Sworn-In As 19th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge
October 22, 2021
When Judge Adrienne Gilliam Fry placed her hand on the family Bible to take the oath as a 19th Judicial District judge, it was being held by a very special person.  “At my swearing in, I...
National Association of Women Judges Celebrates Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment With Nashville Conference
October 13, 2021
U.S. District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw welcomed to Nashville a banquet hall full of female judges from across the United States and far-off corners of the world to the 43rd Annual National...
Two Apply For Circuit Court Vacancy In The 29th Judicial District
October 11, 2021
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider two applicants for the circuit court vacancy in the 29th judicial district, which includes Lake and Dyer counties. This vacancy was created by the...
Governor Announces Judicial Appointments For 24th, 3rd Judicial District Vacancies
October 8, 2021
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments.“These two qualified Tennesseans will bring valuable experience to their respective roles,” said Governor Lee. “I’m honored...
Tennessee’s First Female Trial Judge Bestowed American Judiciary’s Highest Honor
October 7, 2021
Federal Judge Julia Smith Gibbons of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today was bestowed the 39th annual Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award, the highest...
Commission Accepting Applications For Circuit Court Vacancy In 29th Judicial District
September 28, 2021
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Circuit Court Judge in the 29th Judicial District, which covers Dyer and Lake counties. This vacancy was created by the retirement...
Judge Bateman Takes The Bench In The 19th Judicial District
September 22, 2021
A lifetime dream came true for recently appointed Judge Robert Thomas Bateman when he donned a black robe and took the bench for the first time as one of the 19th Judicial District’s newest judges....
Governor Lee Appoints Blake Neill 25th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge
September 10, 2021
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed A. Blake Neill to serve as circuit court judge for the 25th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Joe H. Walker III’s vacancy, effective immediately.“...
Recovery Court Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand to Waverly Flood Victims
September 3, 2021
A commitment to helping themselves while serving others in need is what the 23rd Judicial District Drug Court is all about. That’s why this group of Drug Court participants and team members were...
Governor Lee Appoints Ryan Spitzer 7th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge
August 30, 2021
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Ryan Spitzer to serve as circuit court judge for the 7th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Donald R. Elledge’s vacancy, effective immediately.“Ryan...