Tennessee Attorney General


The Tennessee Attorney General is a position within the Tennessee state government. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer and lawyer for Tennessee. The current office holder is Herbert Slatery, who was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court for an eight-year term in 2014 to fill that position. His service officially began with his swearing in by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, a close personal friend whom he had previously served as legal counsel, on October 1, 2014.

Appointment

Unlike any other state, the Tennessee Attorney General is an officer of the judicial branch, not the executive branch. Article IV Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution provides for the appointment of the Attorney General by the justices of the Supreme Court for a term of 8 years. In most other states, the office of attorney general is appointed by the governor or elected by voters or the legislature.

Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General oversees the work and operations of the Office of the Attorney General. In this capacity, he is assisted by various office heads.
Chief Deputy Attorney General - Jonathan Skrmetti
Solicitor General - Andreé Sophia Blumstein
Chief of Staff - Jay Dickerson