NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2026) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference announced Wednesday the launch of Project Safe Tennessee, a new initiative informed by data to highlight innovative, evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime and strengthen public safety across the state. Data shows more than 314,000 arrests made statewide in 2024. This total includes thousands of arrests handled by …
9th Judicial District Child Support Office Delivers Essential Support to Families in Four Counties
Please attribute all content to the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC). Families in Loudon, Meigs, Morgan, and Roane counties are receiving food, school supplies, diapers, and other essential items through local schools, community events, and neighborhood blessing boxes, thanks to a decade-long outreach effort led by the Child Support Office in Tennessee’s 9th Judicial District. While the office is responsible …
Heart House Provides New Resource for Victims of Mass Violence
Please attribute all content to the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC). [April 20, 2026] NASHVILLE, TN – As we commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19th – 25th), there is a new resource available to support victims of mass violence in Middle Tennessee. The Heart House is now open in Williamson County. This location, through Tennessee Voices for …
Tennessee’s Longest-Serving District Attorney To Retire
18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley Announces Retirement After 45 Years of Service GALLATIN, Tenn. (July 25, 2025) — Following 45 years as the 18th Judicial District Attorney General, Ray Whitley today announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1, 2025, marking the end of a distinguished career committed to justice and the safety of Sumner County. He is Tennessee’s longest-serving district …
Mike Dunavant Nominated for U.S. Attorney in West Tennessee
The White House Announces Nomination of TNDAGC Deputy Executive Director for Federal Role DAVIDSON County, Tenn. (July 3, 2025) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) announced today that Deputy Executive Director of Legal Services and Policy Mike Dunavant has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. Dunavant previously …
Federal Cuts To Victims Of Crime Act Funding To Affect More Than 10,000 Victims Across The State
Tennessee’s District Attorneys Advocate for Funding Support from Federal and State Partners DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. (February 28, 2024) – Since 1984, millions of victims have been provided essential support and resources through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victims Fund. The FY24 funding proposal currently before Congress proposes cutting appropriations for this fund by $700 million dollars. If passed, this …
Former U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant Joins Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Leadership Team
TNDAGC names Dunavant new Deputy Executive Director of Legal Services and Policy DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. (November 30, 2023) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) announced today that Mike Dunavant, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and former elected District Attorney General of the 25th Judicial District, will serve as the new Deputy Executive Director of …
TNDAGC Announces New West Tennessee Pro Tem Prosecutor
Career Prosecutor Meghan Fowler Joins TNDAGC Legal Services Division MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. (November 16, 2023) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) is pleased to announce that beginning December 1st, Meghan Fowler will serve as the Conference’s new West Tennessee Pro Tem Prosecutor. The TNDAGC Legal Services Division facilitates the processing and in some cases prosecution of all criminal …
Summer Intern Spotlight Series
Welcome to the 2023 TNDAGC Summer Intern Spotlight Series, a summer-long shout-out highlighting the talented individuals taking part in summer internship programs offered by the Tennessee District Attorneys General. From high schoolers to law school students, interns are able to receive practical, hands-on training on how the justice system operates. We also want to highlight the staff who make this …
Williamson County District Attorney General Kim Helper Passes Away
Longtime Public Servant Gen. Helper Passes Away Late Monday, March 20th. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 21, 2023) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference is deeply saddened to announce that our friend and colleague, District Attorney General Kim Helper, passed away late Monday night following a brief illness. Gen. Helper served as the District Attorney General for the 21st Judicial …
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