--- title: "Andy D. Bennett | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andy-d-bennett-tn-court-of-appeals-judge-statewide" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Andy D. Bennett Tennessee Court of Appeals · Court of Appeals Judge ## Profile - Court: Tennessee Court of Appeals - State: Tennessee - Role: Court of Appeals Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Andy D. Bennett is a judge on the Tennessee Court of Appeals Middle Section, serving since September 18, 2007, and re‐elected in 2022 - Judge, Court of Appeals of Tennessee, 2007-present - Chief Deputy Attorney General, 1997-2007 - Associate Chief Deputy Attorney General, 1993-97 - Deputy Attorney General, 1986-93 - Assistant Attorney General, 1982-86 ### Education - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Law School 1982 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Undergraduate 1979 - Vanderbilt University — B.A. - Vanderbilt University — J.D. ### Additional information - Official court and Vanderbilt Law profiles provide further details on his judicial work and career path - focusing on constitutional and criminal law issues - He handled appellate litigation in both civil and criminal matters - Bennett’s authored opinions score 95% PASS across multiple cases, reflecting strong adherence to statutory text, textualism, and restraint. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media coverage and recording Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 30 allows media coverage of public judicial proceedings subject to the presiding judge's control and requires written media requests at least two business days before the proceeding unless waived. Evidence excerpt: Requests by representatives of the media for such coverage must be made in writing to the presiding judge not less than two (2) business days before the proceeding is scheduled to begin. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording restrictions Scope: statewide Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants. Evidence excerpt: Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote technology Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 55 permits teleconferencing, video conferencing, or other technology for court proceedings at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. Evidence excerpt: The use of teleconferencing, video conferencing or other technology to conduct court proceedings or other court business remotely is permissible at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### media coverage and recording Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 30 allows media coverage of public judicial proceedings subject to the presiding judge's control and requires written media requests at least two business days before the proceeding unless waived. Evidence excerpt: Requests by representatives of the media for such coverage must be made in writing to the presiding judge not less than two (2) business days before the proceeding is scheduled to begin. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording restrictions Scope: statewide Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants. Evidence excerpt: Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote technology Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 55 permits teleconferencing, video conferencing, or other technology for court proceedings at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. Evidence excerpt: The use of teleconferencing, video conferencing or other technology to conduct court proceedings or other court business remotely is permissible at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals/judges/andy-d-bennett) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals/judges/andy-d-bennett) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals/judges/andy-d-bennett) - [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) - [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) - [Andy D. Bennett](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals/judges/andy-d-bennett) - [www.tncourts.gov](https://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/docs/GENERAL%20MANUAL%2C%20FINAL%20092123.pdf) - [Court of Appeals of Tennessee current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8265/andy-d-benett/) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8265/andy-d-benett/) - [Andy D. Bennett](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals/judges/andy-d-bennett) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andy-d-bennett-tn-court-of-appeals-judge-statewide", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andy-d-bennett-tn-court-of-appeals-judge-statewide", "name": "Andy D. Bennett | KnowJudges", "description": "Andy D. Bennett, Tennessee Court of Appeals. 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