Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments Virtual Public Hearing and Interview Session – Court of Appeals (Middle Section) Vacancy

Notice is hereby given that the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will meet on Friday, March 18, 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST to initiate the process of filling an imminent vacancy in the Middle Section of the Court of Appeals after Judge Richard H. Dinkins elected not to file a declaration of candidacy for retention.

In accordance with State of Tennessee Executive Order 95 (January 24, 2022), the Council will hold this hearing virtually via video conference using Zoom. The hearing will be livestreamed for public viewing at: www.youtube.com/user/TNCourts.

Interested individuals may also attend the livestream in the Middle Section in the Large Conference Room of the Administrative Office of the Courts in Nashville located in the Nashville City Center at 511 Union Street, Suite 600, Nashville, TN 37219 to watch and/or speak in opposition to any applicant.  All visitors who want to attend the live stream hearing at the Administrative Office of the Courts must check-in with building security for admission to the office.

If you require an accommodation and/or have special needs because of a qualified disability, or if you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ceesha Lofton or Rachel Harmon at the Administrative Office of the Courts at 615-741‑2687.