Judge Jennifer Nichols

06/17/2026

Each adoption is special in its own way and this one on Friday afternoon, was no exception! What a wonderful family. As an added bonus, my little granddaughter visited the courtroom for the first time because she got a special invitation to see her little friend be sealed to his forever family! (photos shared with permission)

06/15/2026

Sumner County’s Circuit Civil, Criminal and Chancery Court judges met last week with judges from across Tennessee at the 2026 Summer Judicial Conference. I can’t say enough good things about the speakers-what a great few days!!

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

To the people of Sumner County, and my team, you have honored me tonight. You have shown your trust and confidence in me by your votes and I am grateful! I look forward to continuing to serve as your Circuit Court Judge.

05/05/2026

12 o’clock check in! 7 more hours to vote In Sumner County!

05/05/2026

Keep Judge Nichols team is out bright and early this morning- come see us!!

05/04/2026

I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to each and every one of you for your support, encouragement, prayers, and faith in this campaign. Serving as Judge is a dream come true, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. I sincerely hope to continue serving. Please make time tomorrow to VOTE!

05/01/2026

My Gallatin ‘Noon’ Rotary Club came to the Courthouse yesterday and I got to show them around! They heard from a DTF Investigator, met “Emma” his dog and saw Emma work, talked with Judge Dee Gay and Judge Kee Bryant McCormick, heard from a Recovery Court graduate and a panel of inmates - all of whom shared their stories and took questions! We wrapped it up with a visit to the lower level and saw the Courthouse inmate holding area/cells and Command Center.

04/30/2026

Closed out early voting the best way possible—voting with my family! Grateful for our amazing volunteers and every voter who made their voice heard. Don’t forget—one more chance on May 5th to Keep Judge Nichols!

04/30/2026

A few years ago, I was asked to provide a list of the most significant cases I’ve prosecuted.

My answer wasn’t case numbers.

It was names.

Ashley. Maurice. Aiden. Sameira. Anaya.
Denise. Lauren. Landon. Zaquan. Amylia. Rosalind.

These are children who never had the chance to grow up. The oldest was just five years old. Each name represents a child homicide case I prosecuted—and tragically, there are many more.

This month is Child Abuse Awareness Month.

We owe it to them to stay vigilant, to speak up, and to protect those who cannot protect themselves.