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Chancellor McGee Appointed to Court of Appeals

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NASHVILLE (April 10) — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Carma Dennis McGee to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section. She will replace Judge Brandon O. Gibson who was appointed as a senior advisor in the Office of Governor earlier this year.
McGee, 48, has served as the chancellor of the 24th  Judicial District since 2014. Prior to becoming chancellor, she practiced law as partner in the firm of McGee and Dennis. She also served as a Rule 31 listed family mediator for ten years. As chancellor, McGee served Carroll, Henry, Benton, Decatur, and Hardin counties. She first won election running as a Republican.
Governor Lee will appoint a replacement chancellor for the district. The position will be open for election in 2020 to fill the remaining two years of the McGee’s unexpired term. The position will again be on the ballot in 2022 for the full eight-year term.
“Chancellor McGee’s experience and knowledge will make her an excellent judge on the Court of Appeals,” said Lee. “Tennessee is fortunate to have her in the Western Section, and I am grateful she has accepted this high honor.”

McGee earned a Bachelor of Arts from Union University and a Juris Doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. McGee and her husband, Todd McGee, who is a teacher and coach with the Hardin County School System, have two teenage children, Sarah Beth and Caleb.   
“I am proud to serve the people of West Tennessee, and I am honored that Gov. Lee has entrusted me with this opportunity,” said McGee. “Judge Brandon Gibson served in this role extraordinarily well, and I look forward to continuing the exceptional work being done in West Tennessee.” 
Under an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution passed in 2014, the Governor’s appointments to appellate courts must be confirmed by the General Assembly. After she is confirmed by the General Assembly, Judge McGee will be subject to regular retention elections.
Once confirmed by the General Assembly, McGee will be one of 12 judges on the state Court of Appeals, which hears appeals in civil cases from state trial courts. Appeals from the Court of Appeals go to the Tennessee Supreme Court.