The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is withdrawing its previous notice and is issuing a new notice of vacancy in the 12th Judicial District.
An applicant for the vacancy must be:
- An attorney licensed in Tennessee
- At least 30 years old
- A resident of the state for at least five years
- A resident of the Judicial District for at least one year
The Administrative Office of the Courts will now receive applications and letters of recommendation for the vacancy through Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CDT.
Applications for the vacancy and instructions for its completion and submission are available at http://www.tncourts.gov/administration/judicial-resources.
After the application period closes, a list of applicants scheduled for hearing will be posted to the Administrative Office of the Courts website at https://www.tncourts.gov/media.
Those interested in offering support or objections are welcome to express their views about the applicant(s) in person or in writing during the public hearing.
If you require an ADA accommodation to participate in the hearing or have questions regarding submission of an application or written comments regarding its applicants, please contact Lisa Angel at the Administrative Office of the Courts at lisa.angel@tncourts.gov or (615) 741-2687.
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is an 11-member body established under Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 17-4-301, et seq., and charged to recommend to the Governor’s Office the most qualified and available candidates for fulfillment of state trial court judicial vacancies.