--- title: "Bradley Owens | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/bradley-owens-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-gibson" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Bradley Owens Tennessee General Sessions Court, Gibson County · General Sessions Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Tennessee General Sessions Court, Gibson County - State: Tennessee - Role: General Sessions Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## 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. ## 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 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/bradley-owens-0) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/bradley-owens-0) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/bradley-owens-0) - [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) - [Bradley Owens](https://tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/bradley-owens-0) - [Bradley Owens](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/general-sessions-courts/judges/bradley-owens-0) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/bradley-owens-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-gibson", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/bradley-owens-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-gibson", "name": "Bradley Owens | KnowJudges", "description": "Bradley Owens, Tennessee General Sessions Court, Gibson County. 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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](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines). Collected 2026-07-26.