TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 28, 2024

The Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a circuit court judge in the 18th and 22nd Judicial Districts. The position in the 18th Judicial District, which serves Sumner County, is a new seat that will be in effect as of Sept. 1. The position in the 22nd Judicial District — which serves Maury, Giles, Lawrence and Wayne counties — will be created with the retirement of Judge David Allen on Aug. 3. Those interested in either position should complete the application and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on April 17. The commission will hold a public hearing to consider applicants for the 22nd District seat on May 20 at 9 a.m. CDT at Columbia Central High School, 921 Lion Parkway, Columbia 38401. It will hold a public hearing to consider applicants for the 18th District seat on May 21 at 9 a.m. CDT at Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin 37066. Get more information about applying.