Press Releases

December 9, 2022

The Tennessee Supreme Court today upheld partial consecutive sentencing that was imposed by a trial court after it had found that a defendant’s record of criminal activity was extensive.  In upholding the sentence, the Court clarified the principles for determining whether an offender has an…



Judge David Loughry (left) and Judge Ben Bennett (right) ,
December 8, 2022

The Rutherford & Cannon County Bar Association held a portrait unveiling on December 6 for long-time Rutherford County General Sessions Judge David Loughry. Judge Loughry served the county for 24 years, from 1990-2014.

Several of Judge Loughry’s colleagues attended the ceremony to…



December 6, 2022

The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has suspended Madison County General Sessions Judge Hugh H. Harvey, Jr. for a term of 30 days. The suspension can be viewed here.