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The Tennessee Conservative [By David Seal] –
Assistant District Attorney General Jeremy Ball has been appointed by Governor Bill Lee as Circuit Judge for the 4th Judicial District which covers four East Tennessee counties that include Cocke, Jefferson, Sevier, and Grainger.
The judicial appointment was announced on Friday, January 17, 2025, by the governor’s office.
Ball has been active in his community, the Jefferson County Republican Party, served on the Carson-Newman University Alumni Board, Habitat for Humanity Board, and most recently served as a long-time board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley, which serves the needs of youth in three counties. He attends the First Baptist Church of Dandridge.
Jeremy Ball joined the staff of the Davidson County District Attorney’s office immediately after completing law school and became a prosecutor in the 4th Judicial District as an Assistant District Attorney in 2004 where he served until Lee appointed him to fill a judicial vacancy.
“I was humbled and honored to be named Circuit Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District. I have lived in this district nearly all of my life, and I’m grateful to Governor Lee for appointing me to this position. I’m pleased to continue serving the citizens of Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier Counties in this new capacity.” – said Jeremy Ball
Along with the circuit judge appointment, the governor appointed Melanie Sellers as Public Defender for the 1st Judicial District covering Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington Counties.
A link to Governor Lee’s full media release is linked here.
About the Author: David Seal is a retired Jefferson County educator, recognized artist, local businessman, 917 Society Volunteer, and current Chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party. He has also served Jefferson County as a County Commissioner and is a citizen lobbyist for the people on issues such as eminent domain, property rights, education, and broadband accessibility on the state level. David is also a 2024 winner of The Tennessee Conservative Flame Award & has received an accolade from the Institute For Justice for successfully lobbing the TN legislature to protect property rights. David can be reached at david@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
