Under Tennessee state law, judges on the state Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Criminal Court of Appeals serve eight-year terms. After each term, retention elections take place, when citizens vote to retain (keep) or replace a judge. If a majority votes in favor of replacing a judge, their seat becomes vacant and will be filled by someone else. Because there are not formal campaigns to retain or replace these judges, VoteKnox.org has compiled notable news sources regarding these judges and any opinions of significance.