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Tennessee Court Talk

Tennessee Court Talk

Written by: Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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Tennessee Court Talk is a podcast presented by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. The aim of the podcast is to improve the administration of justice in state courts through education, conversation and understanding.

© 2025 Tennessee Court Talk
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Episodes
  • Ep. 56 Before The Bench: Judge David Veile
    Jan 20 2026

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    Judge David Veile (21st District Circuit Court) brings a unique perspective to the bench as both a former police officer and criminal defense attorney. In this episode of TN Court Talk, Judge Veile takes us along for his career journey and why he thinks his experience in law enforcement helps him as a judge.

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 55 Sentenced to Recovery
    Dec 15 2025

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    A former prison annex on Roan Mountain in Carter County, Tennessee is now the home of unique drug court recovery program. Through the combined efforts of local and state officials, the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center is transforming lives in a region ravaged by opioid addiction. Judges Lisa Rice, Jim Goodwin, and Stacy Street tell us how the program started and the key to its success.

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    30 mins
  • Judicial Safety: From the Secret Service to Tennessee Courts, a conversation with Jim Holcomb
    Nov 14 2025

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    The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has welcomed Jim Holcomb as its new Judicial Safety Program Manager.

    In this role, Holcomb has begun leading a coordinated, proactive strategy to protect the people who serve Tennessee’s justice system. He is the primary safety liaison across state and local law enforcement, courts, and state agencies.

    In this episode, Holcomb tells us about his years serving as a Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Secret Service and what he hopes to accomplish in this new position.

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    12 mins
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