Press Releases

Pastor Judy Cummings & Judge Bell , Criminal Court Clerk Howard Gentry , Volunteers preparing to assist with expungement clinic , Judge Bell speaking to the group about the docket and how it will work.
August 10, 2016

An expungement clinic in Davidson County attracted several hundred people hoping to clear criminal records that can present obstacles to getting jobs, homes or other opportunities.

The event was held at New Covenant Christian Church in north Nashville as part of its annual CommUnity Day…



August 8, 2016

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today in Memphis to consider 11 applicants for the impending Circuit Court vacancy in the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County.

The vacancy was created by the announcement by Judge Donna M. Fields that she will retire…



August 5, 2016

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed Bill Young of Nashville as chancellor in the 20th Judicial District, which serves Davidson County.  Young replaces retiring Chancellor Carol McCoy, effective September 1.

Young, 59, has been in the Tennessee Attorney General’s office in…