Western District of Tennessee / Appointed 2026 / Active
Brian Charles Lea
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 50–46, Brian Charles Lea is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. He earned a law degree from University of Georgia School of Law in 2009. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 5, 2026
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 50–46
- Education
- Union, Jackson, Tennessee 2006 · University of Georgia Law 2009
- Succeeded
- John Thomas Fowlkes Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western District of Tennessee · succeeded John Thomas Fowlkes Jr. | Trump (R) | 50–46 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
Sources
0 years on the Western District of Tennessee. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).