Created by the General Assembly in 1925, the Court of Appeals hears appeals in civil—or non-criminal—cases from trial courts and certain state boards and commissions. The court has 12 members who sit in panels of three. The panels meet monthly in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. When necessary, the court may meet in alternate locations. Learn more here.
Judge Valerie L. Smith was confirmed to the Court of Appeals, Western Division, by the General Assembly today. She was appointed to the intermediate court by Governor Bill…
Governor Bill Lee announced two judicial appointments on Feb. 28, 2025.
Judge Steven W. Sword was appointed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division, and…
Nashville, Tenn. – Because the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments received only three applications to fill the vacancy in the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern…
Nashville, Tenn. - The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met in Jackson, Tennessee to select nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section.
After…
Nashville, Tenn. - The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider six applicants when it meets November 18, 2024, in Jackson, to select nominees for…