Press Releases

June 3, 2025

Nashville, Tenn.- The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the 20th Judicial District for a Criminal Court Judge, Division III, following the retirement of the Honorable Cheryl A. Blackburn on May 31, 2025.  

Applicants must be an…



June 3, 2025

Growing up, Judge Jennifer Peck always wanted to be an attorney, but life took her in a different direction for a time before law school.

“I wasn’t as focused on being an attorney in undergrad,” said Judge Peck. “I think I was just focused on getting out and graduating. After my time at…



May 23, 2025

Nashville, Tenn- The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies in the 30th Judicial District for a Circuit Court judge and a Criminal Court judge following the elevation of the Honorable Valerie L. Smith to the appellate bench and the retirement of the…