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Commission confirms county medical examiner; Dr. Froilan Joves appointed
Summary
The commission unanimously confirmed Dr. Froilan Joves, MD, as Bradley County Medical Examiner (Resolution 2026-18). State law sets a five-year term for county medical examiners; the appointment begins immediately.
The Bradley County Commission on July 20 confirmed the County Mayor’s nomination of Dr. Froilan Joves, MD, as the county medical examiner by adopting Resolution 2026‑18. Commissioner Mike Hughes moved the appointment and Commissioner Milan Blake seconded; roll call was unanimous (12–0).
Tennessee Code Annotated requires county medical examiners to be appointed by the county mayor with legislative confirmation; appointments run for five years. The resolution states the appointment and assigns the statutory duties and powers to Dr. Joves for the statutory term. The county record lists the resolution and the vote; no debate or amendments were recorded.
