Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Governor Lee’s appointments aim to strengthen the judicial system across the state and ensure the effective administration of justice in these key districts.
Per reports, the newly appointed judges are as follows:
– **Jennifer Nichols** has been appointed to the 18th Judicial District Circuit Court. Currently serving as assistant district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, Nichols earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and her juris doctor from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. The 18th Judicial District covers Sumner County. Nichols has been appointed to a new judicial position created by the General Assembly, effective September 1.
– **Jessica Parrish** has been appointed to the 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court. Parrish currently serves as assistant district attorney for the 22nd Judicial District. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University and her juris doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. The 22nd Judicial District includes Giles, Lawrence, Maury, and Wayne counties. Parrish has been appointed to succeed retiring Judge David L. Allen, effective August 3.
– **Jim Newsom** has been appointed to the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court. Newsom currently serves as special counsel at the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College and his juris doctor from Vanderbilt School of Law. The 30th Judicial District encompasses Shelby County. Newsom has been appointed as special judge during Chancellor Jim Kyle’s disability status, effective immediately.