The Supreme Court has issued an order regarding proposed amendments of Rule 12, Section 1 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court and the First-Degree Murder Report. The deadline for submitting written comments is Monday, October 13, 2017. Written comments may be e-mailed to appellatecourtclerk@tncourts.gov or mailed to
James M. Hivner, Clerk Re: Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 12 100 Supreme Court Building 401 Seventh Avenue North Nashville, TN 37219-1407
Plan now to attend the APIEL Conference on October 20-22. The APIEL conference brings together hundreds of eco-minded and socially conscious activists, attorneys, students, scientists, and citizens in the interest of achieving environmental and social justice throughout Appalachia and surrounding areas. The conference features a series of workshops with the goal of exchanging information, sharing skills, and fostering collaboration between grassroots organizations, the bar, and future lawyers and policy-makers. Register at http://www.apiel.org/.
Thomas A. Varlan, Chief U.S. District Judge, is pleased to announce the selection of Debra C. Poplin to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Ms. Poplin will begin her term of office as U.S. Magistrate Judge on February 13, 2018, upon the retirement of Chief Magistrate Judge C. Clifford Shirley, Jr. Ms. Poplin currently serves as Clerk of Court for the Eastern District, having been appointed to that position on January 1, 2012. View the Press Release.
SAVE THE DATE – Friday, November 17 Annual Chili Cook-off Luncheon & Basket Auction LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS Friday, November 17, 2017
11:30 AM-2:00 PM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10:00AM Chili Entries must be at Court 11:00AM Chili judging 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Silent Auction Begins- ($5.00 Lunch) 12:30 Welcome/Introductions/Lunch-Silent Auction Ends & Winners Announced 12:45 Live Auction Begins Knox County Juvenile Court, 3323 Division Street
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 215-6475 All proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Advisory Board and to assist with hosting the Annual Foster Care Appreciation Dinner for Foster Care parents and to help meet emergency needs of children in Foster Care. If you are interested in donating a basket, please use the Basket Donation Form. There will be door prizes! You must be present to win! $5.00 for lunch! We will be able to accept Cash, Checks and Debit/Credit Cards!
