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Middle District of Tennessee Names New Magistrate Judge, Clerk of Court

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 24, 2026
News Type: Legal News

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee has announced two leadership appointments effective Aug. 1. Lynda M. Hill will begin serving as the court's newest U.S. magistrate judge following the retirement of Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes. Hill has served as clerk of court for the Middle District since 2020 and previously practiced at Frost Brown Todd LLC in Nashville and Miller & Martin PLLC in Chattanooga. In announcing Hill's selection, Chief District Judge William L. Campbell said, "The District Judges were pleased to select Judge Hill from a group of extremely well-qualified candidates. She has served the Middle District of Tennessee with distinction as Clerk of Court, and we are confident she will continue to do so as a magistrate judge." Additionally, Vicki R. Kinkade has been appointed clerk of court. Kinkade brings more than 40 years of service to the federal judiciary, including more than two decades as the court's chief deputy clerk. One of her most significant contributions was during the design and construction of the Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building. Her efforts helped ensure that the courthouse serves the needs of judges, litigants, attorneys, court staff and the public while providing a secure, modern and efficient environment for the administration of justice.

A public investiture for Hill will take place on Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. CDT at the Fred D. Thompson U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 6B, located at 719 Church Street in Nashville. A reception will follow. Learn more in the press releases from the court.

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