TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 15, 2022

In an email to members, the Nashville Bar Association announced it has hired Abby Sparks as its new executive director. Sparks replaces Monica Mackie, who will assist with the transition. Sparks most recently was assistant commissioner of people operations for the Tennessee Department of Human Services. She earned her law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2006. Before her first state job, Sparks was as an attorney with the Law Office of Donald D. Zuccarello in Nashville. NBA President Martesha L. Johnson wrote to colleagues that “Abby is an experienced and authentic executive with a passion for providing creative solutions and leading successful teams. She brings with her a host of leadership experience.” Read more in a release from the association.