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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
A federal trial (district) court in the Sixth Circuit. 4 active judges and 0 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lynn Campbell, Jr. Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 9, 2018 · roll call 97–0 |
| Aleta Arthur Trauger | Active | D William J. Clinton | Oct 22, 1998 | Oct 21, 1998 · voice vote |
| Waverly David Crenshaw, Jr. | Active | D Barack Obama | Apr 12, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 · roll call 92–0 |
| Eli Jeremy Richardson | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Oct 18, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · roll call 52–43 |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.