Press Releases

July 7, 2025


Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has named attorney Joe Byrd to serve as the Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Appointed Counsel Commission (ACC).

In this new role, Byrd will lead the statewide coordination of indigent…



July 23, 2025

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Nashville, Tenn. - The Trial Court Vacancy Commission has received eight applications for a vacancy in the 20th Judicial District following the retirement of the Honorable Cheryl A. Blackburn.

The applicants for the Criminal Court Judge…



June 18, 2025

Nashville, Tenn. – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met in Knoxville to select nominees for a criminal court judge in the 6th Judicial District which covers Knox County.

After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected the following nominees to…