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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 31, 2025

Knox County General Sessions Judge Andrew Jackson VI announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. Jackson has served Knox County for more than 40 years. Born in Knoxville and raised in Maryville, Jackson earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law in 1981. Jackson joined the law firm Wortley and Jackson and, in 1985, entered the Knox County District Attorney (DA) General's Office, where he served until his election to the bench in 2006. He has been re-elected twice. When asked about his decision to retire, Jackson said, “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Knox County. I am grateful for the support I have received during my time as an assistant DA and as judge. I feel that now is the time to step down for the next generation of judges. Now I wish to spend time traveling with my wife and pursuing woodworking and photography,” Jackson said in a release. A retirement reception for Jackson will be held Dec. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. CST in the City-County Building Small Assembly Room.