Emily F. Abbott
Republican · TN · Criminal Court Judge, Sixth Judicial District
Emily F. Abbott was appointed to the bench by Gov. Bill Lee after two decades prosecuting crime, giving her a deep understanding of the Tennessee criminal legal system. She says justice is about facts, not feelings.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Emily F. Abbott was appointed Criminal Court Judge for Tennessee's 6th Judicial District in 2025 and served on the Knox County bench.
August 15, 2025
Source: tncourts.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Emily F. Abbott prosecuted more than a dozen murder trials, including a case in which the state sought capital punishment.
August 18, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: knoxtntoday.com
Emily F. Abbott served as an assistant district attorney in Tennessee's 7th Judicial District from 2009 through 2025. Also did the same on January 1, 2009.
January 1, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: tncourts.gov
Past race Emily F. Abbott ran in:
- Criminal Court Judge Division I District 6 (Unexpired Term) · August 6, 2026 · Knox County, Tennessee · incumbent