Press Releases

March 3, 2025

Governor Bill Lee announced two judicial appointments on Feb. 28, 2025.

Judge Steven W. Sword was appointed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division, and Judge Valerie L. Smith was appointed to the Court of Appeals, Western Division.

Judge Sword currently serves as a…



February 14, 2025

The Tennessee Supreme Court heard held court proceedings inside the Old Supreme Court Chamber at the Tennessee State Capitol for the first time in more than ten years February 12, 2025.

“This is an historic occasion, a homecoming of sorts for our court,” said Tennessee Supreme Court Chief…