The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is set to evaluate three candidates for a vacancy in the Court of Appeals Eastern Section. The candidates under consideration are Bryce W. McKenzie, Willie Santana, and Steven W. Sword.
A public hearing regarding this position will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:30 EST. It will be held in the courtroom of the Tennessee Supreme Court Building located at 505 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Members of the public are invited to attend the hearing and may present objections about any applicant either orally or in writing. Individuals requiring accommodations due to disabilities or those with inquiries about the Council can reach out to John Jefferson at the Administrative Office of the Courts via email at John.Jefferson@tncourts.gov or by phone at 615.741.2687.
Post-interviews and deliberations during the public hearing, the Council will recommend three candidates to the governor for final selection. For further details, John Jefferson can be contacted as assistant general counsel through john.jefferson@tncourts.gov.