Council Sends Three Names to Governor for Upcoming Court of Appeals Western Section Vacancy

Nashville, Tenn. - The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met in Jackson today to select nominees for the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals Western Section, following the retirement of Judge Kenny Armstrong on February 9, 2026. After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Council selected the following nominees:

Eileen Kuo

Steven Wayne Maroney

Gadson William Perry

To view the nominees’ applications, click here