Commission Sends Three Names to Governor for 16th Judicial District Circuit Court Opening - Cannon and Rutherford Counties

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to consider seven candidates for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 16th Judicial District – Cannon and Rutherford Counties.

This new judicial position was created by Chapter 974 of the Public Acts of 2018 and is effective September 1, 2018.

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

R. Michelle Blaylock-Howser – Christiana
Lisa Ann Eischeid – Murfreesboro
Darrell L. Scarlett - Murfreesboro

The Commission has forwarded the names to Gov. Bill Haslam for his consideration.

Information on the nominees can be found at TNCourts.gov.