Knox County Criminal Court Division I Judge Steve Sword was promoted to Court of Criminal Appeals by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Now, the Trial Court Vacancy Committee are accepting applications through May 14 and will have interviews on June 17 to recommend 3 candidates to Tennessee Governor Lee to interview and appoint one to the Judge position replacing Judge Sword. That Judge would then face election in 2026.

This evening, the Concord Farragut Republican Club allowed anyone thinking of or applying for the position, to come introduce themselves.

Assistant District Attorney General Emily Abbott from the Anderson County Judicial District, here. Abbott pictured 🔽

Assistant District Attorney General Franklin Ammons from the Knox County Judicial District, here. Ammons pictured 🔽

Assistant District Attorney General Heather Ens of the Knox County Judicial District, here. Ens pictured 🔽

Assistant District Attorney General Ashley McDermott of the Knox County Judicial District, here. McDermott pictured 🔽

Knox County General Sessions Judge Chuck Cerny said that he is considering applying and spoke here. Judge Cerny pictured 🔽

The Attendees 🔽