The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today Friday, September 29, 2017 to consider five candidates for Circuit Court vacancy in the 17th Judicial District – Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, and Moore Counties. The vacancy was created when the Honorable Lee Russell announced he will retire effective November 30, 2017.
After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected the following nominees:
Marshall W. Burk – Shelbyville
Trisha L. Henegar - Shelbyville
John H. Richardson, Jr. – Fayetteville
The Commission has forwarded the names to Governor Bill Haslam for his consideration.