CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Five people have applied to fill the open Circuit Court judge vacancy in the 19th Judicial District, which includes Montgomery and Robertson counties.

This vacancy was created by the appointment of Judge Jill Bartee Ayers to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals-Middle Section.

According to a news release, the applicants are:

  • Robert T. Bateman
  • Carl Daniel Brollier Jr.
  • Max D. Fagan
  • Nathaniel Ray Flinchbaugh
  • Joseph P. Weyant

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 16, at 9 a.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse in the Commission Chambers.

The commission is expected to vote immediately following the interviews and forward three names to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration, the release said.