The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Chattanooga Division, and the Chattanooga Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invite local middle and high school students to share their thoughts on this issue in the 8th Annual Civics Essay Contest. Three middle school essays and three high school essays will be selected, with the authors receiving $500 for First Place, $250 for Second Place, and $100 for Third Place. Submission deadline: March 27, 2026
The Eastern District of Tennessee hosts several naturalization ceremonies throughout the year. Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act.