Bradley Owens at a glance
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- General Sessions Court Judge
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Bradley Owens
General Sessions Court Judge · Tennessee General Sessions Court, Gibson County
Biography
Professional career
- First elected as the General Sessions Judge of Gibson County in 2022
- A hallmark of Judge Owens’s tenure is his Choices & Consequences program, designed for students in grades 8 through 12
- The program allows students to observe live court sessions and then engage with Judge Owens to discuss the real-world consequences of legal decisions
- He is a lifelong resident of Gibson County and has a legal career spanning years as an attorney
- Judge Owens is widely respected for his leadership and dedication to both the court and the community
Education
- University of Memphis Law School, 2001
- Union University, Magna Cum Laude, 1998, B.S.B.A in Business Administration
- UNION UNIVERSITY Undergraduate 1998
Additional information
- Elected to the Gibson County Commission, August 2018
- Municipal Judge in Medina, 2012-2018
- Municipal Judge in Bradford, 2011-2018
- representing clients in a wide range of civil and criminal matters.
- Owens actively connects with students by sharing personal stories and insights into legal careers, fostering awareness and encouraging informed decision-making
- More than 21 years of legal experience, as both an Attorney and Judge
- Practiced Civil and Criminal Law in all Courts in Gibson County and the surrounding areas
- Judge Owens emphasizes fairness, integrity, and compassion in his courtroom.
- He believes the role of a judge extends beyond adjudicating cases, focusing also on restorative justice and community well-being.
- This experience prepared him to handle the diverse cases that come before the General Sessions Court, where he is recognized for a balanced approach to justice, being firm when necessary while remaining mindful of the people behind each case
- Managing member at Hardee, Martin & Owens P.L.C.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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.
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 ↗
Statewide
Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants.
Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited.Rule 30: Media Guidelines ↗
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Rule 30: Media Guidelines
Tennessee General Sessions Court, Gibson County
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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View Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Rule 30: Media Guidelines
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Rule 30: Media Guidelines ↗Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings ↗