Judge Melissa Blackburn
@judgeblackburn.bsky.social
Davidson County General Sessions Judge. Presiding Judge of Nashville's Mental Health Court and Veterans Court. Founder of Tennessee's first Competency Restoration Docket. Honored to serve our community. https://dcvcourt.com https://DavidsonMHC.com
Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Yesterday at our annual fry to benefit neighbors in need with Tracy Lawrence's Mission: Possible, a refrigeration problem cost us 600 turkeys. We put out the call for help and you showed out! Volunteers came with more than enough turkeys to cover the loss. Thank you so much! You're the best!
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Yesterday at our annual fry to benefit neighbors in need with Tracy Lawrence's Mission: Possible, a refrigeration problem cost us 600 turkeys. We put out the call for help and you showed out! Volunteers came with more than enough turkeys to cover the loss. Thank you so much! You're the best!
It is my honor to work with Veterans each day to overcome their challenges and give them a fresh start. Thank you to each and every one for your service and happy Veterans Day!
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It is my honor to work with Veterans each day to overcome their challenges and give them a fresh start. Thank you to each and every one for your service and happy Veterans Day!
Happy birthday Marines! This year, we mark 250 years since the founding of the United States Marine Corps. The Veterans Court is proud to support the USMC Veterans in our program. Semper Fi!
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Happy birthday Marines! This year, we mark 250 years since the founding of the United States Marine Corps. The Veterans Court is proud to support the USMC Veterans in our program. Semper Fi!
I am always proud to attend the annual Operation Stand Down Tennessee Heroes Breakfast and lend my support to this incredible organization. Their positive impact on the Veteran community grows each year. Congratulations to everyone at OSDTN on a great event!
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I am always proud to attend the annual Operation Stand Down Tennessee Heroes Breakfast and lend my support to this incredible organization. Their positive impact on the Veteran community grows each year. Congratulations to everyone at OSDTN on a great event!
Each year, the General Sessions Court honors our employees who served in the armed forces by hosting a breakfast for Veterans Day. Thank you to each for your service.
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Each year, the General Sessions Court honors our employees who served in the armed forces by hosting a breakfast for Veterans Day. Thank you to each for your service.
One of my very favorite events of the year is welcoming and celebrating new admittees to the Tennessee Bar. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing your careers grow!
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
One of my very favorite events of the year is welcoming and celebrating new admittees to the Tennessee Bar. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing your careers grow!
The Davidson County Veterans Court stands ready to assist the Veterans in our program if the federal government cannot meet its obligations by November 1. No Veteran will go hungry while we have the resources to help.
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Davidson County Veterans Court stands ready to assist the Veterans in our program if the federal government cannot meet its obligations by November 1. No Veteran will go hungry while we have the resources to help.
Not on my watch.
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Not on my watch.
As the daughter of a Navy Veteran, happy anniversary and salute to each and every American who has served the cause of freedom in the United States Navy. #Navy250
October 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As the daughter of a Navy Veteran, happy anniversary and salute to each and every American who has served the cause of freedom in the United States Navy. #Navy250
Keeping those still unaccounted for in the Hickman County explosion in my thoughts and hoping for the best.
October 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Keeping those still unaccounted for in the Hickman County explosion in my thoughts and hoping for the best.
Each year we remember and honor not just the bravery of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, but the mothers and families left behind on Gold Star Mothers and Families Day.
September 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Each year we remember and honor not just the bravery of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, but the mothers and families left behind on Gold Star Mothers and Families Day.
Honored to add my support to the Legal Aid Society and their critical work in providing legal services. Congratulations to DarKenya and her team on a wonderful event.
September 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Honored to add my support to the Legal Aid Society and their critical work in providing legal services. Congratulations to DarKenya and her team on a wonderful event.
On POW/MIA Day we honor the bravery of those Americans who were held prisoner and remember those still unaccounted for.
September 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On POW/MIA Day we honor the bravery of those Americans who were held prisoner and remember those still unaccounted for.
Great news from our Mental Health Court! It is so rewarding to see the success of our graduates and know that our work pays off. What you don't see behind the numbers are better lives, fresh starts and reunited families.
September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Great news from our Mental Health Court! It is so rewarding to see the success of our graduates and know that our work pays off. What you don't see behind the numbers are better lives, fresh starts and reunited families.
September 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
No violence is acceptable.
Political violence is abhorrent.
Those who use violence to further their political views have no place in civilized society and it is our responsibility to ensure they are held responsible.
Political violence is abhorrent.
Those who use violence to further their political views have no place in civilized society and it is our responsibility to ensure they are held responsible.
September 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
No violence is acceptable.
Political violence is abhorrent.
Those who use violence to further their political views have no place in civilized society and it is our responsibility to ensure they are held responsible.
Political violence is abhorrent.
Those who use violence to further their political views have no place in civilized society and it is our responsibility to ensure they are held responsible.
Our graduates are more than 91% successful! Restorative Justice is working for Nashville's Veterans. Thank you to our staff, all of you who support our work and especially our Graduates.
September 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Our graduates are more than 91% successful! Restorative Justice is working for Nashville's Veterans. Thank you to our staff, all of you who support our work and especially our Graduates.
One of the services provided by Mental Health Court is Peer Support. If you know of anyone who wishes to join our team and help their fellow Nashvillians, please share! www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
One of the services provided by Mental Health Court is Peer Support. If you know of anyone who wishes to join our team and help their fellow Nashvillians, please share! www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
Thank you to all the hard working Americans who make our way of life possible. Happy Labor Day!
September 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thank you to all the hard working Americans who make our way of life possible. Happy Labor Day!
Thank you to our new Veterans Court Foundation Board President, Eden Murrie for sending our new Veterans Court graduates off so well today. Congratulations to our graduates!
August 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you to our new Veterans Court Foundation Board President, Eden Murrie for sending our new Veterans Court graduates off so well today. Congratulations to our graduates!
Thank you to @erinfor12.bsky.social for speaking to our 7 new Mental Health Court graduates as well as MHC Foundation board members @judytacketttn.bsky.social and @howardgentry.bsky.social for joining us to show your support.
August 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Thank you to @erinfor12.bsky.social for speaking to our 7 new Mental Health Court graduates as well as MHC Foundation board members @judytacketttn.bsky.social and @howardgentry.bsky.social for joining us to show your support.
I’m saddened by the passing of my friend and former colleague, Judge William “Bill” Higgins. From my first days on the bench, Bill offered invaluable guidance and steadfast support, especially in preserving the Veterans Court in my division. I'll miss that warm and infectious smile.
August 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I’m saddened by the passing of my friend and former colleague, Judge William “Bill” Higgins. From my first days on the bench, Bill offered invaluable guidance and steadfast support, especially in preserving the Veterans Court in my division. I'll miss that warm and infectious smile.
Gary and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Judge Randall Wyatt.
Judge Wyatt was not only a shining example of an exceptional jurist, but also a dedicated community leader and a devoted family man. His passing leaves a deep void in Nashville.
Judge Wyatt was not only a shining example of an exceptional jurist, but also a dedicated community leader and a devoted family man. His passing leaves a deep void in Nashville.
August 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Gary and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Judge Randall Wyatt.
Judge Wyatt was not only a shining example of an exceptional jurist, but also a dedicated community leader and a devoted family man. His passing leaves a deep void in Nashville.
Judge Wyatt was not only a shining example of an exceptional jurist, but also a dedicated community leader and a devoted family man. His passing leaves a deep void in Nashville.
Friendly reminder.
August 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Friendly reminder.