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Shelby County commissioners appoint Marcy Ingram to General Sessions court
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted to appoint Marcy Ingram to fill the vacancy in General Sessions Civil Court Division 2; the vote followed candidate interviews and a roll-call selection process.
Marcy Ingram was appointed by the Shelby County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 25 to serve as judge of General Sessions Civil Court, division 2, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Phyllis B. Gardner. The appointment is effective Sept. 1, 2025, and will last until a successor is elected and qualified following the special election scheduled for Aug. 20, 2026.
Why it matters: The appointment fills an active courtroom vacancy and places a county attorney with extensive county-service experience on the bench; commissioners praised Ingram’s temperament, legal experience and work ethic.
What happened: - The nomination and roll-call followed the commission’s Rule 35 appointment procedure (chair asked commissioners to nominate in district order). Multiple names were placed; Ingram received a majority during the first roll call. - Commissioners who addressed the nominee cited her county government experience, professionalism and responsiveness to commission offices as reasons for support.
Outcome: Ingram received a majority of roll-call votes (12 votes recorded) and was sworn/recognized at the meeting. Commissioners made remarks congratulating Ingram and thanking other candidates for applying.
Ending: Ingram will assume the judgeship effective Sept. 1 and the county will hold a special election in Aug. 2026 as required by rule to fill the seat through the next elected term.
