TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Mar 17, 2025

The Tennessee Supreme Court on March 7 issued a ruling that municipal judges in Tennessee must reside within the city they serve, as required by the Tennessee Constitution. Chattanoogan.com reports that a number of local courts are affected by the ruling and judges are conferring with their town attorneys and other legal authorities to determine what happens next. The decision also is having an effect in general sessions court, which often relies on municipal judges to fill in as needed. Several dockets are being juggled between judges, based on who lives where, according to the paper.