Tennessee Supreme Court

Tennessee Supreme Court
Tennessee Supreme Court building in Nashville, 2022
EstablishedMarch 26, 1870
LocationNashville, Knoxville, and Jackson
Composition methodExecutive selection plus
Non-partisan retention,
see Tennessee Plan
Authorized byConstitution of Tennessee
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Judge term length8 years; renewable
Number of positions5
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice
CurrentlyHolly M. Kirby
SinceSeptember 1, 2023
Jurist term endsAugust 31
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The Tennessee Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of Tennessee. The Supreme Court's three buildings are seated in Nashville, Knoxville, and Jackson, Tennessee. The Court is composed of five members: a chief justice, and four justices. As of September 1, 2023, the chief justice is Holly M. Kirby.[1]

Unlike other states, in which the state attorney general is directly elected or appointed by the governor or state legislature, the Tennessee Supreme Court appoints the Tennessee Attorney General.[2]

  1. ^ "Justice Kirby Elected To Serve As Chief Justice Of Tennessee Supreme Court". www.tncourts.gov.
  2. ^ Office of the Attorney General and Reporter, State of Tennessee website, accessed August 15, 2009

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