TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Jan 4, 2024

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met recently to consider six applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court. After holding a public hearing and interviews, the council voted to advance Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge J. Ross Dyer, presiding judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Camille R. McMullen and Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Mary L. Wagner. The council has forwarded the names to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Roger A. Page, effective Aug. 31. Read the council's press release.