Governor Lee Appoints Judge Stacy Street to Court of Criminal Appeals
Summary
Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Judge Stacy Street to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section. Street currently serves as a Criminal Court Judge in the First Judicial District. The appointment is effective July 7, 2026, and is subject to legislative confirmation. He earned his bachelor's degree at East Tennessee State University and juris doctor at University of Tennessee College of Law.
What changed
Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Judge Stacy Street to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section. Street, currently a Criminal Court Judge in the First Judicial District, will assume the role effective July 7, 2026, pending legislative confirmation. This appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Kyle Hixson's elevation to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
For Tennessee courts and legal professionals, this appointment represents a routine judicial transition within the state court system. Affected parties should monitor the legislative confirmation process to confirm Street's assumption of the new judicial role.
What to do next
- Monitor for legislative confirmation updates
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Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 01:30pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Judge Stacy Street to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section.
“I am proud to announce the appointment of Judge Street, and value the significant experience he will bring to the bench,” said Gov. Lee. “I appreciate his willingness to lead and am confident that he will serve Tennesseans with integrity.”
Judge Street is currently a Criminal Court Judge in the First Judicial District. He earned his bachelor’s degree at East Tennessee State University and juris doctor at University of Tennessee College of Law. Street has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by Judge Kyle Hixson’s elevation to the Tennessee Supreme Court. This appointment is effective July 7, 2026, and subject to legislative confirmation.
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