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- ↑ "Application for Nomination to Judicial Office" (PDF). The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments. November 8, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ↑ Shoup, Craig (January 4, 2023). "Gov. Bill Lee to choose between three for next Tennessee Supreme Court justice". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Gov. Lee Names Tennessee Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals Appointees" (Press release). Nashville, Tennessee: Office of the Governor. February 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Tarwater Confirmed As Tennessee Supreme Court Justice". tncourts.gov. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ↑ North, John (March 9, 2023). "TN lawmakers confirm Dwight Tarwater as next Supreme Court justice". wbir.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
