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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 9, 2026

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee is accepting applications for a new full-time magistrate judge position, with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2027, subject to congressional funding. Magistrate judges handle a variety of duties, including preliminary criminal proceedings, misdemeanor cases, pretrial matters and evidentiary hearings referred by district judges, as well as civil cases upon consent of the litigants. A merit selection panel composed of attorneys and community members will review applications and recommend the five most qualified candidates to the district judges. Application forms and more information on the magistrate judge position may be obtained from Clerk of Court Designee Vicki Kinkade, 719 Church Street, Suite 1300, Nashville 37203. The form is also available here. Applications are due by the close of business July 17 and should be submitted to magistrate@tnmd.uscourts.gov. Read the court's announcement for additional information.