Municipal Judge, Division 1, City of Bartlett
August 6, 2026 · Bartlett city, Tennessee · City · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 23 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 56,876 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(690,130 ÷ 56,876) ÷ ln(690,130 ÷ 16) = 23.39, comparing cities and towns in TN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Hearing local cases, such as traffic tickets, small claims, and city code violations
- Ruling on fines and penalties
- Applying city and state law fairly in every case
Affected Areas: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights, Impartiality, Legal Competence
Candidates
Tim Francavilla
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Tim Francavilla has served as Bartlett Municipal Judge, Division 1, since his appointment in February 2016, and is unopposed for the seat on the August 6, 2026 ballot. He earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Colgate University in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 1997. He owns the Francavilla Law Firm, a litigation practice, and has worked as a litigation attorney for more than 25 years handling criminal defense, personal injury and family law matters. He holds a Martindale-Hubbell Very High peer review rating for ethical standards and legal ability. His campaign website judgetimfrancavilla.com no longer resolves.
Records: Legal Competence 1 for
Election sources
Source: electionsshelbytn.gov