TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Jul 7, 2022

Five attorneys have applied to fill a vacancy on the Sixth Judicial District Criminal Court, which includes Knox County. The vacancy was created after Judge Kyle A. Hixon was confirmed to the Criminal Court of Appeals – Eastern Section. Emily Faye Abbott, Ashley McDermott, Nathaniel R. Ogle, Hector I. Sanchez and Wesley D. Stone will appear before the Trial Court Vacancy Commission public hearing on Aug. 2 for interviews. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. EDT and will result in the commission forwarding three names to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration. The Administrative Office of the Courts has more information on the applicants.