Address: Justice A.A. Birch Building, 408 2nd Avenue North, Suite 4110, P.O. Box 196300 Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Administrative Assistant: Nikki Harris
Email: nikkiharris@jisnashville.gov
Phone: (615) 880-3672
Fax: (615) 880-3674
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Judge’s Biography
Judge Lynda Jones was elected to the bench on August 7, 2014. She was the Presiding Judge of Davidson County General Sessions Court from September 1, 2019 – September 1, 2020. Her undergraduate degree was received Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee. She received her law degree from the University of Memphis where she also received the American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy.
She served on the Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference as President for 2020-2021, leading a conference of 185 judges in conjunction with Trial Judges across the State regarding Tennessee court system. She led a task force on rewriting and updating Best Bail Practices for statewide implementation. She collaborated on bail and testified before Joint Senate / House judiciary committee containing members on both sides of the aisle. As Presiding Judge, created a covid safety protocol, collaborated with Meharry Medical and Metro Health, while operating within Federal Health guidelines, worked vertically to procure PPE, modified docket size for social distancing, supported evolution of video technology for the courts and jails in collaboration with the Sheriff.
Judge Jones is an advisor for Belmont Law School Inns of Court. She was elected to the Board of Governors for the American Judges Association and is a former board member of National Association of Women Judges. Judge Jones is the Presiding Judge of Shelter Court. The Shelter Court is a collaboration of government agencies, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, Criminal Court Clerk, Sheriff, non-profit and private stakeholders serving as a safety net for those experiencing homelessness.
She has also won several awards such as the 2021 Nashville Cable Spirit of Leadership Award, 2015 Nashville Business Journal Women of Influence, Public Policy Award, 2014 Athena Nominee, 2014 NAWBO Woman of the Year Award, 2013 Athena Nominee, 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyer, and the 2011 NAMI Mental Health Advocacy Award. She served as a former troop leader and mentor to women in the community.
Judge Jones has been heavily involved in the Nashville Community after serving on the boards of several organizations while also active in her church. She is the former Chairman of the Board of Dismas House and a former member of the Nashville’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council which strives for a safe, stable and nurturing community for all. Lynda is widowed and has one child in college.