The Cumberland County Commission met in a special called session on April 1, 2022, at 3:00 PM and appointed Crossville City Attorney William T. Ridley as interim Cumberland County General Sessions Judge. The bench became vacant with the death of Judge Larry Warner who was not seeking re-election this year. Ridley was sworn in Friday afternoon after the special session.  Ridley operates a law practice in Crossville and has been serving as the Crossville City Attorney for the past several years.

Ridley is the sole candidate seeking the position of  Circuit Court Judge 13th Judicial District Part 1 in the May 3 Republican primary. He will face Democratic incumbent Amy Turnbull Hollars in the August 4 general election.

Judge Ridley’s first day in General Sessions Court will be Monday, April 4, 2022. Judge Ridley will serve until the next General Sessions judge is sworn in following the August 4 general election.