Tennessee Supreme Court
Highest court in the U.S. state of Tennessee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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[update], the chief justice is Holly M. Kirby.[1]
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Tennessee Supreme Court | |
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Established | March 26, 1870 |
Location | Nashville, Knoxville, and Jackson |
Composition method | Executive selection plus Non-partisan retention, see Tennessee Plan |
Authorized by | Constitution of Tennessee |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
Judge term length | 8 years; renewable |
Number of positions | 5 |
Website | Official website |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | Holly M. Kirby |
Since | September 1, 2023 |
Jurist term ends | August 31 |
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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]