Tag Archives: 7th Judicial District

Crime in Anderson County declined for another consecutive year in 2025, continuing a long-term trend that has seen reported offenses fall by more than half since 2007. According to annual statistics released by Seventh Judicial District Attorney General Dave Clark, Anderson County recorded 3,621 crimes in 2025. That represents a …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A 59-year-old Oak Ridge man has been convicted on multiple charges, including Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter, following a weeklong trial related to a 2023 shooting incident. Kevin Dwayne Steen, Sr. was found guilty on June 30, 2025, in Anderson County Criminal Court. The conviction stems from a …

Robert E. Riffey, Jr, 57 Clinton, Tennessee – On Friday September 15, 2023, Judge Ryan M. Spitzer conducted a sentencing hearing and afterwards sentenced Defendant Robert E. Riffey, Jr., age 57, to the maximum sentence under the law of 37 years in prison on Second Degree Murder, Possession of Schedule …

Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee announced his appointment of Jamie Brooks to serve as the next chancellor in Anderson County’s 7th Judicial District. The appointment, which went into effect immediately, fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Chancellor Nichole Cantrell earlier this year. Six people applied for consideration to serve …

Anderson County Courthouse 02/24/23 The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today, Friday, February 24, 2023, to consider six candidates for the chancery court vacancy in the 7th Judicial District, which includes Anderson County. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable M. Nichole Cantrell, effective January 31, 2023. …

Nichole Cantrell Nashville – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider six applicants when it meets on Friday, February 24 to select nominees for a vacancy in the 7th Judicial District, which covers Anderson County. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable M. Nichole Cantrell, effective January 31, …

Nashville, Tenn.  – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today, Friday, July 16, to consider five candidates for the 7th judicial district circuit court vacancy. The 7th judicial district covers Anderson County. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Donald R. Elledge, effective July 2, 2021. After holding a …

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Circuit Court Judge in the 7th Judicial District, which covers Anderson County. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Donald R. Elledge, effective July 2, 2021. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 …