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Tennessee Court Talk

by Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts

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Welcoming Justice Kyle Hixson to the Tennessee Supreme Court

September 10, 2026 · 22 min

Send us Fan Mail Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Kyle Hixson grew up in East Tennessee working in his family’s grocery store. In this episode of Court Talk, the newest Justice on the state’s highest court reflects on his personal journey…
Ep. 60 How Separation of Powers Shaped America

June 29, 2026 · 38 min

Send us Fan Mail The separation of powers is one of the defining principles of American government and a key safeguard of individual liberty. Born out of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the U.S. Constitution established three…
Ep. 59 Post Conviction Relief Part 2

May 29, 2026 · 31 min

Send us Fan Mail This episode continues our conversation from Part 1 with Judge John Campbell, Judge Tom Greenholtz, and Judge Steven Sword to discuss the legal standards and lasting impact of post-conviction proceedings in Tennessee.
Ep. 58 Post Conviction Relief

April 27, 2026 · 30 min

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores what happens after a criminal conviction in Tennessee, focusing on post-conviction relief and its critical role in reviewing claims that may have been missed at trial. This discussion explains how…
Ep. 57 Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals-Part 2

March 30, 2026 · 18 min

Send us Fan Mail The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) serves as an intermediary between trial courts and the Tennessee Supreme Court. The CCA hears cases in Jackson, Nashville, and Knoxville in panels of three judges from across…

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Ep. 57 Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals-Part 1

February 24, 2026 · 26 min

Send us Fan Mail The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) serves as a vital intermediary between trial courts and the Tennessee Supreme Court. The CCA hears cases in Jackson, Nashville, and Knoxville in panels of judges from across…
Ep. 56 Before The Bench: Judge David Veile

January 20, 2026 · 12 min

Send us Fan Mail Judge David Veile (21st District Circuit Court) brings a unique perspective to the bench as both a former police officer and criminal defense attorney. In this episode of TN Court Talk, Judge Veile takes us along for his…
Ep. 55 Sentenced to Recovery

December 15, 2025 · 30 min

Send us Fan Mail A former prison annex on Roan Mountain in Carter County, Tennessee is now the home of unique drug court recovery program. Through the combined efforts of local and state officials, the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery…
Ep. 54 Judicial Safety: From the Secret Service to Tennessee Courts, a conversation with Jim Holcomb

November 14, 2025 · 12 min

Send us Fan Mail The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has welcomed Jim Holcomb as its new Judicial Safety Program Manager. In this role, Holcomb has begun leading a coordinated, proactive strategy to protect the people who serve…
Ep. 53 Cybersecurity Awareness

October 24, 2025 · 14 min

Send us Fan Mail We are looking at the latest threats, hacks and risks during Cybersecurity Awareness month. As technology is constantly changing so does our need to adapt in areas of cybersecurity. We are joined on this episode of TN…
Ep. 52 Mental Health and The Judiciary

October 6, 2025 · 14 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Joette Giroux sits down with Judge Mike Spitzer of the 32nd Judicial District Circuit Court and Judge Woody Woodruff of the 21st Judicial District Circuit Court to explore the various forms of…
Ep. 51 Transforming Court Technology Statewide

September 12, 2025 · 18 min

Send us Fan Mail Tennessee is in the process of modernizing the technology used in the state’s court system. This may not seem like a big deal- we all go through technology upgrades from time to time. But it is nothing short of…

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About the show

Tennessee Court Talk is a podcast presented by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. The aim of the podcast is to improve the administration of justice in state courts through education, conversation and understanding.