Press Releases

August 18, 2025

Governor Bill Lee appointed Emily Abbott to the 6th Judicial District Criminal Court, which covers Knox County, and William Lane to the 32ndJudicial District Circuit and Chancery Courts, which cover Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties, on Aug. 15, 2025.

Emily Abbott currently serves as an…



July 31, 2025

Nashville, Tenn. - The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met in Nashville to select nominees for a criminal court judge in the 20th Judicial District which covers Davidson County. After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected the following nominees to…



July 29, 2025

Criminal Court of Appeals (CCA) Judge Robert Wedemeyer was recently elected presiding judge of the CCA.

“He was voted in by acclamation, so everybody is excited for him to take the reins,” said CCA Judge Camille McMullen.

As presiding judge, Wedemeyer will be responsible for: