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Nashville, Tenn. - The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Appeals, following the retirement of Judge D. Michael Swiney on January 12, 2026.

Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least…

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has welcomed Jay Miller as its new General Counsel. In his role, Miller will lead the Legal Services and Judicial Development division and serve as a member of the…

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider seven applicants when it meets to select nominees for an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals Western Section, after the retirement of Judge Kenny Armstrong on February 9, 2026.

The applicants include:

Lori R.…