The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Memphis on Saturday, December 19, 2009, to review the 12 applicants for the judicial vacancy in the 30th Judicial District created by the retirement of Judge D'Army Bailey. After holding a public hearing and interview for each applicant, the Judicial Nominating Commission has recommended the following three candidates to Governor Phil Bredesen:
Rhynette Northcross Hurd
Attorney
Collierville, TN
JoeDae L. Jenkins
Attorney
Bartlett, TN
Venita Marie Martin
Attorney, Glankler Brown, PLLC
Memphis, TN
The governor may now appoint one of these candidates.