“It’s time.” After 35 years of representing clients from his office on the Murfreesboro Square, Terry Fann announced today that he is seeking the appointment by Governor Lee for Circuit Court Judge.
If appointed, he will fill the vacancy of retiring Circuit Court Judge J. Mark Rogers.
Over the past three and-a-half decades, Fann has handled thousands of cases, both civil and criminal, gaining invaluable experience which will allow him to quickly transition to the role of judge.
“I have enjoyed a challenging and rewarding career representing the citizens of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, and now, I am prepared to take the next step.”
Fann has tried numerous cases in the Circuit and Chancery Courts in a majority of Middle Tennessee counties, as well as in the Federal District Courts in Middle and East Tennessee. He has represented clients before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Tennessee Supreme Court Workers’ Compensation Panel, and Tennessee Claims Commission.
“There is no substitute for experience and the wisdom that comes with it. By representing individuals in a variety of cases, I have learned the law must always be impartial. I have the demeanor, temperament, and overall experience to serve our citizens as their next Circuit Judge.”
Fann graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, and worked for the Murfreesboro Production Credit Association for two years before deciding to attend law school. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.
Since 1988, he has practiced with his long-time law partner, Steve Waldron, at their office on the corner of Maple and West Main Streets.
Fann is well-respected by his colleagues and clients for his knowledge of the law, experience in the courtroom, high ethics, and common sense.
“My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic and taught me to do be respectful, dependable, responsible, and compassionate. These fundamental principles have served me well.
For 20 years, he has volunteered as legal counsel for the Child Advocacy Center, serving on the Board of Directors and holding the offices of President and Vice-President. Fann will seek election next year to complete the full term of retiring Judge Rogers. “Rutherford and Cannon Counties deserve a judge who will maintain the integrity and excellent reputation our local judges have enjoyed for decades. I am the person for the job.”
He and his wife, the former Vicki Raikes, graduated together from Smyrna High School in 1979, and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They have two sons, Drew, who lives in Nashville with his wife, Ali, and their son, Hayes, and Chase, who also lives in Nashville with his wife, Madeline.
SOURCE: Media Release