Eastern District of Tennessee / Appointed 2005 / Served to 2021
Harry Sandlin Mattice Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, Harry Sandlin Mattice Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He earned a law degree from University of Tennessee College of Law in 1981. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 24, 2005
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2005
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- University of Tennessee 1976 · University of Tennessee College of Law 1981
- Succeeded
- Robert Allan Edgar
- Succeeded by
- Charles Edward Atchley Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Eastern District of Tennessee · succeeded Robert Allan Edgar | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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
| University of Tennessee | B.S. | 1976 |
| University of Tennessee College of Law | J.D. | 1981 |
Sources
15 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).