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16 apply for Tennessee’s Court of Appeals opening in Eastern division

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A total of 16 people have applied for the Tennessee Court of Appeals opening in the Eastern Division following Charles D. Susano Jr.’s retirement. Three of the applicants are from Chattanooga.

The Chattanooga applicants are Joseph Christopher Clem, Pamela A. Fleenor and Samantha A. Lunn.

Susano’s retirement is effective April 30.

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider all applicants when it meets to select nominees for the opening.

The other applicants are: