NASHVILLE, Tenn. [July 10, 2026] – District Attorney General, Jimmy Dunn, of Tennessee’s 4th Judicial District has announced his decision to retire from public service, effective August 31, concluding more than 20 years as elected District Attorney General and nearly four decades serving the citizens of East Tennessee. General Dunn called the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference this morning to let us know of his decision.
“It’s always gratifying to see an elected official choose to step away from service at the height of both their ability and integrity,” said Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Director Stephen Crump. “Jimmy will be greatly missed in this Conference, but we are very thankful for the many good years he will have with his family in Cocke County.”
General Dunn has served as District Attorney General for the 4th Judicial District since his election in 2006, representing Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. Before his election, he spent more than 16 years as an Assistant District Attorney General, building a career defined by integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to justice. Prior to entering the legal profession, Dunn served his country as a military police officer in the United States Army.
“General Dunn’s long and distinguished career as District Attorney has been marked by integrity, faith, and an unwavering commitment to justice,” said General Mark Davidson of the 25th Judicial District and President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee. “His honesty, Christian values, and dedicated service to the people of East Tennessee have left a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations to come.”
Throughout his tenure, General Dunn earned the respect of colleagues across Tennessee for his thoughtful leadership, dedication to public safety, and unwavering commitment to serving victims, law enforcement, and the communities of the 4th Judicial District. The TNDGAC extends its sincere gratitude to General Dunn for his decades of faithful service to the people of Tennessee and wishes him and his family the very best in retirement.
About the TNDAGC
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of the state. It is composed of the elected District Attorneys General from the state’s 32 judicial districts.