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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 25, 2024

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider six applicants when it meets Nov. 18 in Jackson to select nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section vacancy. The applicants are Tony A. Childress, Steven W. Maroney, James R. Newsom III, Jeffrey E. Nicoson, Craig P. Sanders and Valerie L. Smith. The public hearing for this position will be Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. CST in the courtroom of the Tennessee Supreme Court Building, 6 Hwy 45 Bypass, Jackson 38301. The commission is expected to vote immediately following the interviews and forward three names to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The vacancy on the court will occur Jan. 4, 2025, following the retirement of Judge Arnold B. Goldin. Learn more about the candidates in a press release from the Administrative Office of the Courts.