The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today (Thursday, August 24, 2017) to consider eight applicants for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 4th Judicial District – Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Ben W. Hooper II.
After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Commission selected the following nominees:
The Commission has forwarded the names to Governor Bill Haslam for his consideration.
Information on the nominees can be found at TNCourts.gov.