The Trial Court Vacancy Commission convened today in Gallatin to evaluate nine applicants for a circuit court judge vacancy in the 18th Judicial District, which encompasses Sumner County. This new judicial position was established by the Tennessee General Assembly through Public Chapter No. 600, enacted on March 27, 2024, as an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2. The act will take effect on September 1, 2024.
Following a public hearing and interviews, the Commission selected three nominees to forward to Governor Bill Lee for his consideration: Jennifer S. Nichols, Tara A. Wyllie, and Kathryn Strong.