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Judge Owens speaking to students in his Choices & Consequences class

Gibson County General Sessions Judge Helps Students Realize Choices Have Consequences

September 5, 2025

Not long after taking the bench in Gibson County, General Sessions Court Judge Bradley Owens made a startling observation- many of the defendants before him did not understand the legal consequences of their choices.

“I see all of these adults, even with violation of probation, even after…

Justice Bivins Elected to Serve as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court

September 4, 2025

Nashville, Tenn. - The Supreme Court has elected Justice Jeff Bivins to be the next Chief Justice of the Court. Justice Bivins was unanimously elected by the Court for a three-year term, effective September 1, 2025. This is the second time Justice Bivins will serve as Chief Justice. He…

Tennessee Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments for September Docket in Knoxville

August 29, 2025

Nashville, Tenn. - On September 4, 2025, the Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for its September docket in Knoxville, Tennessee. Oral arguments will be heard at the Tennessee Supreme Court building in Knoxville and livestreamed to the TNCourts YouTube page…