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 has been appointed to the Tennessee Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Holly Kirby.
Steve Maroney currently serves as Chancellor for the 26th Judicial District. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Union University and juris doctor at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Maroney has been appointed to the Western Section of the Tennessee Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kenny Armstrong.
Rachel Hurt currently serves as a partner at Arnett, Baker, Draper, and Hagood. Hurt earned her bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University and juris doctor at The University of Tennessee College of Law. Hurt has been appointed to the Eastern Section of the Tennessee Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Judge D. Michael Swiney.
The Mega Bullhorn of Truth — A Proud Note
Judge Hixson was elected to the Knox County Criminal Court bench in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic. During that campaign, his committee served as a presenting supporter of The Mega Bullhorn of Truth. Since then, his career has continued to rise—first advancing to the Court of Criminal Appeals, and now being tapped to serve as a Justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Forgive me if I’m more than a little proud.
I’ll also note this: I was the first person to ever record video of Bill Lee—six months before he became a candidate for Governor of Tennessee, and long before he ultimately became Governor. Governor Lee himself will acknowledge that fact.
So yes, there’s a BIG CELEBRATION happening here at The Mega Bullhorn of Truth compound.
Well earned. 🎉
