The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is currently accepting applications for judicial positions in the 4th, 19th, and 23rd Judicial Districts. The new positions will be effective September 1, 2024. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CDT.
Applicants must be attorneys licensed in Tennessee who are at least 30 years of age, residents of the state for five years, and must reside in the relevant Judicial District. The Commission encourages a diverse judiciary and welcomes all qualified attorneys to apply.
In the 4th Judicial District, which includes Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties, the new position is for a circuit court judge. The public hearing for this position is scheduled to be held at the Sevier County Courthouse located at 125 Court Ave., Sevierville, TN 37862 on July 11, 2024, at 9 a.m. EDT.
In the 19th Judicial District, which includes Montgomery and Robertson counties, the new position is for a chancellor. The public hearing is scheduled to be held at the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse located at 1 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040 on July 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. CDT.
In the 23rd Judicial District, which includes Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys and Stewart counties, the new position is for a circuit court judge. The public hearing is scheduled to be held at the Dickson County Justice Center located at 500 Spring St., Charlotte TN., on July 17., at (9) a.m.CDT
For an applicant to be considered for these judicial vacancies; The Administrative Office of Courts must receive completed applications by Tuesday June11.,at(12) p.m.CDT
Applications can be found online http://www.tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources
A completed application includes:
(1) Original signed (unbound) application
(2) Digital copy of application
The Commission encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as possible and communicate with Administrative Office of Courts scheduling hand-delivery or provide delivery tracking information original application help ensure timely receipt by deadline.
For additional information contact John Jefferson assistant general counsel john.jefferson@tncourts.gov
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