TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 20, 2022

After Sumner County General Sessions Judge Jim Hunter announced in 2021 he would not seek reelection after nearly 20 years on the bench, several local attorneys took notice. Four are running as Republicans: Ron Blanton, Russ Edwards, Kee Bryant-McCormick and Bill Whalen. The winner of that race will run against attorney Tyler Templeton, an independent candidate, in the Aug. 4 general election. The five candidates answered questions from The Portland Sun about their views of the justice system and what they would do if elected.