The September 18, 2025, session of the Dickson Chancery Court, presided over by Judge David D. Wolfe, commenced with a brief overview of the agenda, prioritizing short matters before addressing the more complex case of Dodd versus Dodd.

The first item on the docket involved a motion for the approval of a contract for the sale of real property in the Bill Cummins Estate, located at 1015 East Pruitt Road. The judge confirmed there were no objections to the sale, allowing him to sign the order promptly.

Following this, the court moved to the show cause docket, beginning with Cunningham Construction versus First Federal. The parties discussed two related cases involving First Federal Bank and the Cunningham family, emphasizing the need for separate trials due to differing facts and legal issues. The judge scheduled the trial for First Federal versus Cunningham for March 26-27, 2026, while the second case was set for a later date in April.

Next, the court addressed several cases requiring rescheduling. The case of Sullivan versus Nesbitt was postponed to January 6, 2026, to allow for ongoing settlement negotiations. The case in Ray Jordan Blair Woods was dismissed, as it was resolved alongside a companion wrongful death case.

The court also reviewed multiple estate cases, including the estate of Susan Ambrose, which was continued to January 6, 2026, due to pending litigation in federal court. The estate of William De Gregorio was discussed, with the judge noting the need for further time to resolve issues related to royalties and copyrights, setting a review for August 26, 2026.

In a notable moment, the court handled an adult adoption case involving Laura Womack Taylor and her stepson, Clifford Edward Taylor. The judge ensured both parties understood the implications of the adoption, which would establish a legal parent-child relationship, and instructed them to prepare the necessary order.

The session concluded with various motions and cases being addressed, including a divorce case set for trial on December 12, 2025, and a parentage action involving the disestablishment of paternity, which was agreed to be uncontested.

Overall, the meeting was characterized by a structured approach to managing a diverse range of legal matters, with the judge emphasizing the importance of mediation and timely resolutions. The next scheduled court date is set for January 6, 2026, where several ongoing cases will be revisited.