TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on May 21, 2026

Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Gary Starnes has announced that he is dealing with a brain tumor. In a public Facebook post, he said he will undergo surgery and begin chemotherapy soon. Starnes says he and his family have been overwhelmed by the support they have received since news of his condition began circulating, reports News Channel 9. "I am going to fight this tumor to the best of my ability and return to work if healthy enough to do so," he wrote. "In any event, I want to thank the people of Hamilton County for allowing me to serve as a General Sessions Court Judge for nearly 14 years thus far — it has been the honor of a lifetime."