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Tennessee high-court ruling forces Red Bank to watch judge residency, but court business continues
Summary
City staff told commissioners a March Tennessee Supreme Court decision requires municipal judges to reside in the jurisdictions they serve; a legislative fix lets affected judges finish current terms but could bar them from running again unless they move. The district attorney continues to prosecute cases in Red Bank municipal court.
Mister Grama, a staff member, told the Red Bank City Commission that a March Tennessee Supreme Court decision — Nick Nabb v. Harrison (03/07/2025) — interprets the state constitution to require judges to live in the jurisdiction where they exercise authority, and that the ruling could affect municipal judges who hold concurrent jurisdiction.
The ruling “has statewide impact,” Grama said, and city officials in Hamilton County coordinated with the legislative delegation and other small cities to seek relief. Legislation was…
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