Eastern District of Tennessee / Appointed 2020 / Active
Charles Edward Atchley Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 54–41, Charles Edward Atchley Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He earned a law degree from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 17, 2020
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2020
- Confirmed
- 54–41
- Education
- University of Tennessee 1989 · Samford, Cumberland Law 1993
- Succeeded
- Harry Sandlin Mattice Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Eastern District of Tennessee · succeeded Harry Sandlin Mattice Jr. | Trump (R) | 54–41 |
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
5 years on the Eastern District of Tennessee. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).