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# Dennis H. Inman

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee · Magistrate

## Profile

- Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- State: Tennessee
- Role: Magistrate
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Nonpartisan federal magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee and that his service ended in 2015
- Dennis Hisey Inman was a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, serving from November 14, 1995 until his retirement in April 30, 2015

### Education


### Additional information

- Magistrate, District Court, E.D. Tennessee, 1995-present
- In August 2026, the Boys & Girls Club announced it would honor him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the community
- Retired from the position on April 30, 2015.
- Joined a renewable eight‐year term by the judges of the Eastern District of Tennessee in 1995.
- As a magistrate judge, he handled a wide range of federal cases, including civil, criminal, and procedural matters, and was responsible for many routine and complex cases in the district.
- Beyond his judicial service, Inman was recognized as a longtime community leader.

## 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.courtlistener.com/person/9544/dennis-h-inman/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9544/dennis-h-inman/)
- [U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9544/dennis-h-inman/)
- [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)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9544/dennis-h-inman/)

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