--- title: "Samuel E. Coleman | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/samuel-e-coleman-tn-general-sessions-court-judge-davidson" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Samuel E. Coleman Tennessee General Sessions Court, Davidson County · General Sessions Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Tennessee General Sessions Court, Davidson 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 ### Education - B.S. in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Tennessee State University in 1982, followed by a J.D. from Nashville School of Law in 1989. ### Additional information - Registered Democrat and currently serves a term that extends through September 1, 2030. - Year Elected/Appointed: 2026 - Coleman won re-election in the general election on August 4, 2022, affirming his position as Division X judge - Judge Sam Coleman joined the General Sessions Court, Division 10 on May 16, 2017, by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville & Davidson County, filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Judge Casey Moreland. - representing District 32 from 2003 to 2011 and District 33 from 2015 until his judicial appointment in 2017. - Metro Council of Nashville and Davidson County - His educational background provided a foundation for both his legal practice and public service career - Additionally, he held the role of an adjunct instructor at several institutions, including Nashville Paralegal Career School, Tennessee Correction Academy, Daymar Institute, and National College ## 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/judges/samuel-e-coleman) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/judges/samuel-e-coleman) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/judges/samuel-e-coleman) - [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) - [Samuel E. 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