Justice Holly Kirby has announced she will retire from the Tennessee Supreme Court, effective June 30, 2026. Justice Kirby was appointed to the Tennessee Supreme Court by Governor Bill Haslam in 2014, serving as Chief Justice from 2023-2025. Throughout her legal career, Justice Kirby has been known for her commitment to judicial ethics, access to justice, and civic engagement. At just 38 years old, she was the first woman in Tennessee to serve on the Tennessee Court of Appeals. “It's been the honor of my life to serve on the Tennessee Supreme Court, and especially to serve as the State’s Chief Justice,” said Justice Kirby.