TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jan 21, 2025

Gov. Bill Lee on Friday appointed Jeremy Ball as circuit court judge in the 4th Judicial District, which covers Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties. Ball served as assistant district attorney for the 4th Judicial District. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Carson-Newman College and law degree at Vanderbilt University Law School. Ball was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Duane Slone. The appointment is effective immediately. Read an announcement from the Administrative Office of the Courts.