Press Releases

April 12, 2021

Judge Jill Bartee Ayers was unanimously confirmed during a joint session of the Tennessee General Assembly as the newest member of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals – Middle Section. 

Judge Ayers was appointed by Governor Bill Lee on January 12, 2021, after being one of three…



April 9, 2021

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission began accepting applications for a circuit court vacancy in the 10th Judicial District, which covers Bradley, Polk, McMinn, and Monroe counties, on March 25, 2021.

After the April 8, 2021 deadline, two candidates had applied, leaving the Commission unable…



April 8, 2021

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Circuit Court Judge in the 19th Judicial District, which covers Montgomery and Robertson counties. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Ross H. Hicks, effective July 1, 2021.

Qualified applicants must…