The Trial Court Vacancy Commission has received four applications for a circuit court vacancy in the 12th judicial district. The applicants are listed below along with their age, current employment, and Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) number. To view the full application for any applicant, please email your request to aocpublicrecords@tncourts.gov. Claudia Coco Angel Age: 31 Present employment: Assistant District Attorney, 11th Judicial District Tenure in current position: 9 months BPR# 041187 M. Keith Davis Age: 59 Present employment: law partner, Austin, Davis & Mitchell Tenure in current position: 24 years BPR # 017328 Kandi Michelle Nunley Age: 49 Present…
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NASHVILLE, TN – Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS) Commissioner Andy Kidd today announced the selection of Dawn Majors as Tennessee’s State Chief Photographer following an extensive nationwide search and competitive portfolio review conducted by a panel of internal and external reviewers. Majors, who previously served as State Photographer 2, was selected from a highly qualified field of candidates based on her technical expertise, artistic vision, leadership, and experience documenting government and public service. “The photographs created today become tomorrow’s history, and Dawn understands the responsibility that comes with the people and moments that shape Tennessee,” DGS Commissioner Andy Kidd…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction is now accepting applications for the fall 2026 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. This six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency and the work of more than 5,000 correctional professionals. Classes will be held Thursday evenings from October 8, 2026, through November 12, 2026, at various TDOC locations in Nashville. Participants will have the opportunity to tour three correctional facilities and learn about community supervision, rehabilitation, and reentry programs. WHAT: TDOC Citizens’ Correctional Academy WHERE: Various locations in Nashville, TN WHEN: October 8, 2026 –…
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 08:35am Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.—one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. In addition to the payment, Meta is required to implement a sweeping set of unprecedented safety features to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands that the company designed Instagram with addictive features, knowingly exposed young users…
Nashville, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee, alongside the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD), today unveiled the first installation of the state’s new “Welcome to Tennessee” signage program, beginning with a dedicated photo-op sign at the I-26 Unicoi County Welcome Center in Erwin. The unveiling marks the first visible milestone in a statewide effort to enhance the scenic quality and visual experience along Tennessee’s major highways. The initiative directly supports Governor Lee’s commitment of $5 million to promote and showcase scenic beauty along Tennessee’s major corridors in the FY25 budget. The new signage represents…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments. “I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles,” said Gov. Lee. “I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity.” The following Tennesseans have been appointed: · Kyle Hixson · Steve Maroney · Rachel Hurt Kyle Hixson currently serves as a Judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. He earned his bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee and juris doctor at The University of Tennessee College of Law. Hixson…