Nashville, Tenn. - The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met in Nashville today to select nominees for the upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court, following the retirement of Justice Holly Kirby on June 30, 2026. After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected the following nominees:
J. Ross Dyer
Kyle A. Hixson
Shea Sisk Wellford
To view the nominees’ applications, click here: https://www.tncourts.gov/press/2025/10/22/council-consider-five-applicants-tn-supreme-court-vacancy