Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee
Nashville · An intermediate appellate court in Tennessee.
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee is an intermediate appellate court in Tennessee, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment, the same method Tennessee uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
- James C. Witt Jr.
- Norma M. Ogle
- Alan E. Glenn
- Robert W. Wedemeyer
- Kelly D. Thomas Jr.
- Camille R. McMullen
- Roger A. Page
- Timothy L. Easter
- Robert L. Holloway Jr.
- Robert H. Montgomery Jr.
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Jeff S. Bivins | 2011–2014 |
| Thomas T. Woodall | 1996–2006 |
| Jerry L. Smith | 1995–2014 |
| Joseph Tipton | 1990–2014 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee are appointed by the governor to 8-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).