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State Supreme Court Names New Appellate Court Clerk

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 30, 2026

The Tennessee Supreme Court has named J. Scott Griswold as the new clerk of the appellate courts effective July 1. Griswold will succeed James M. Hivner, who did not seek reappointment after serving 12 years in the role. As clerk, Griswold will serve the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals and oversee staff in Jackson, Knoxville and Nashville. He most recently served as Knox County clerk and master. Before joining the court system, Griswold was in private practice, focusing primarily on estate planning, estate administration and litigation. He earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law. "Scott Griswold brings a deep well of experience and proven leadership to this role. His years as the Knox County Clerk and Master gave him firsthand knowledge of the demands on our courts and the importance of efficient, accessible operations," Chief Justice Jeff Bivins said in a press release.

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