Visit

Vist one of the Federal Courthouses
Schedule a Speaker
School or Civic Organization Tours

Learn

Resources for Educators
Important East Tennessee Cases, History
Bankruptcy Courts

Participate

Essay and Art Contests
Mock Trials
Naturalization Ceremonies

Judges in the Community / Schools

You may request to have a judge, lawyer or other court personnel to speak to your civic group or classroom.

Speaker Request Form

Courthouse Visits

You may also contact us to schedule a visit to one of our courthouses for your classroom or civic group.

Courthouse Tour Information

Bankruptcy allows people and businesses to obtain relief from debt. Congress passes the laws that control bankruptcy.

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Ed Johnson

Ed Johnson was the first African American awarded a stay of execution by the US Supreme Court. Noah Parden, a local Chattanooga attorney, was one of the first African-American lawyers to appear before the US Supreme Court.

Jimmy Hoffa

In 1964, Hoffa was convicted in Chattanooga, Tennessee of attempted bribery of a grand juror, and was sentenced to eight years.

The Cas Walker Trial

A notable trial was that of millionaire supermarket owner and controversial Knoxville politician Cas Walker in 1961.

Cape v. TSSAA

It was a game changing lawsuit-literally. And even though it took place in a courtroom instead of on a basketball court, it turned out to be one of the legendary coach Pat Summitt's greatest victories.

In the news..

Hamilton County Herald Editorial
Fighting eroding respect for courts, Outreach program seeks change in perceptions at earlier age