TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Apr 13, 2021

The Tennessee General Assembly has unanimously confirmed Judge Jill Bartee Ayers to the Court of Criminal Appeals Middle District. Ayers, who was previously a circuit court judge for the 19th Judicial District, was appointed to the role by Gov. Bill Lee in January. She joins 12 Court of Criminal Appeals judges from the Eastern, Middle and Western divisions. Middle District cases are traditionally heard at the Nashville Supreme Court building, but Ayers will likely hear cases from the other divisions as well. Ayers, who says she is “humbled” by the appointment, is the first addition to the Court of Criminal Appeals since 2016. Read more from the Administrative Office of the Courts.