Mark E. Davidson, District Attorney General, 25th Judicial District

08/26/2026

Tennessee lost a treasure today.

The world will remember Dolly Parton as a legend. Here in Tennessee, we will always remember her as one of our own.

Rest in peace, Dolly. The Volunteer State will always love and cherish you. ❤️

08/24/2026

The Office of the 25th Judicial District Attorney General Child Support Enforcement Division has an employment vacancy for Case Manager in the Bolivar office, located at 112 N Union St, Bolivar, TN. If you are interested in applying for this available position, you may bring a current resume to the address above or you may email it to [email protected]. Background check required.

08/07/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Burkeen on her successful campaign to become the next Hardeman County Circuit Court Clerk!

I’ve had the privilege of working with Jennifer as our Secretary in our Hardeman County District Attorney’s Office. I’ve seen firsthand her strong work ethic, professionalism, kindness, and commitment to helping the people who come through our doors.

Jennifer has done an outstanding job for our office, and I have every confidence she will bring that same dedication and integrity to the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

Campaigns take a tremendous amount of hard work and sacrifice, and Jennifer earned the confidence of the voters of Hardeman County. Congratulations to Jennifer, Chris, Emma, and everyone who worked so hard to make this victory possible.

Well done, Jennifer! Hardeman County has chosen a good one, and I know you’ll do a great job serving the people as Circuit Court Clerk.

Good morning Hardeman County… I am truly humbled by your support! I still can’t even process all the emotions!

I could have never imagined the love, encouragement, countless prayers, and unwavering support you’ve shown me over the last eight months. I knew we lived in a special community, but the kindness you’ve poured into me has been overwhelming, and I am so incredibly thankful. I am still in complete shock!!

My sweet husband, Chris, has been my biggest cheerleader, the best campaign manager, and pushed me to be my best this entire time. I could not have done any of this without his love and his support. And to my sweet Emma, thank you for sharing your momma with Hardeman County these last eight months. I know we’ve all missed our family time, but it’s time to play a little catch up. Everything I do, I do for you and your Daddy!

I wish I could thank each of you individually, but I’m afraid I’d leave someone out. Please know that every prayer, every conversation, every shared post, every word of encouragement, and every vote played a vital role in this victory.

One thing I know without a doubt is this: God has placed me here for a purpose. I don’t take that responsibility lightly, and I can’t wait to see how He uses me in this new role. As I begin serving as your Circuit Court Clerk, my prayer and now I ask you for another prayer (yes, I’m pretty needy) is that I will be a blessing to others and serve Hardeman County with integrity, humility, and compassion.

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. And to my incredible base team, thank you for working tirelessly, believing in me, stepping out of comfort zones with me, and standing beside me every step of the way. This victory belongs to ALL of us. LETS GOOOO!!!

To God be the glory. ❤️🩵

07/13/2026

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STATEMENT FROM CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICERS OF THE TENNESSEE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE ON TODAY’S OP-ED BY SHELBY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, STEVE MULROY



JULY 11, 2026

The undersigned members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference strongly reject the assertions made in the recent opinion column authored by Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy regarding law enforcement, police training, and the prosecution of officer-involved shootings.

General Mulroy writes only for himself. He does not speak for Tennessee's other thirty-one elected District Attorneys General. This is not the first time he has chosen to speak for himself. He has mused about the benefits of a diversion program for convicted felons illegally possessing fi****ms, made agreements in lawsuits to further his own ideology at the expense of the other thirty-one districts, and routinely taken positions that do not reflect the thoughts or beliefs of his fellow elected prosecutors.

We have remained silent. We will no longer.

His article presents sweeping conclusions based upon a single training program while suggesting that prosecutors who decline to prosecute officer-involved shootings are simply validating a culture in which deadly force is routinely excused. That portrayal is inaccurate, irresponsible, and unfair to prosecutors across Tennessee who make these difficult decisions every year. His words are reckless.

District Attorneys do not decide cases based upon opinion pieces, political ideology, media narratives, or personal philosophy. We decide cases based upon evidence, applicable law, and our constitutional duty to seek justice.

General Mulroy repeatedly declares highly controversial incidents "justified" or "unjustified" as though those determinations are self-evident. They are not. Every officer-involved shooting presents unique facts, forensic evidence, witness testimony, medical findings, and legal questions that deserve careful, independent evaluation. Suggesting otherwise diminishes the seriousness of the prosecutorial function.

Perhaps most troubling is the implication that prosecutors who conclude an officer acted lawfully are somehow failing in their responsibilities. Such rhetoric unfairly questions the integrity of elected prosecutors who have devoted decades to objectively enforcing the law without fear or favor. With his reckless words, it is General Mulroy who has failed in his responsibility.

The role of a prosecutor is not to validate a political movement, nor to defend a profession. It is to apply the law impartially.

When the evidence establishes that a police officer committed a crime, prosecutors have an obligation to file charges. When the evidence does not establish a criminal offense beyond a reasonable doubt, prosecutors have an equally important obligation to decline prosecution. Justice requires both.

General Mulroy's article also paints with an extraordinarily broad brush regarding police training. Tennessee law enforcement officers receive extensive training through POST-certified academies, continuing education, agency policies, constitutional law instruction, and evolving best practices. To suggest that officers across this state are simply "trained to kill" is a profound disservice to the thousands of men and women who serve honorably while placing themselves in danger every day.

No prosecutor welcomes the loss of life in an encounter between law enforcement and a citizen. Every such incident is tragic. Every such incident deserves careful investigation. Every such incident deserves an independent legal review. But tragedy alone does not establish criminal liability.

We are equally concerned by the effect of public statements that undermine confidence in prosecutors and law enforcement through broad accusations unsupported by the actual facts of individual cases. Public trust is strengthened by transparency, professionalism, and objective decision-making…not by inflammatory generalizations.

Tennessee's District Attorneys General have prosecuted police officers when the facts and the law required it. We have also declined prosecution when the evidence did not support criminal charges. Both decisions require independence. Both decisions require courage. Both reflect the same unwavering commitment: to follow the evidence wherever it leads.

That commitment remains the cornerstone of prosecution in Tennessee.

We will continue to judge every case the same way: by the facts, by the law, and by our oath…not by politics, ideology, or public pressure.



This is statement provided by:

Gen. Mark Davidson, President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 25th Judicial District

Gen. Ray Crouch, Vice President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 23rd Judicial District

Gen. Dan Armstrong, Secretary of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 3rd Judicial District

Gen. Jared Effler, Former President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 8th Judicial District

Gen. Bryant Dunaway, Former President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 13th Judicial District

Gen. Dave Clark, Former President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 7th Judicial District

Gen. Jody Pickens, Former President of the TNDAGC Executive Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 26th Judicial District

Gen. Ryan Desmond, Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee & District Attorney of Tennessee’s 5th Judicial District.



For further commentary on this subject, you can reach out to the individual officers.

05/14/2026

This week is National Police Week and we gathered for several law enforcement memorial services — reminders that the badge is more than a profession. It is a calling of sacrifice, courage, and service to others.

“The police officer is the real hero of the American people.” — Theodore Roosevelt

To all law enforcement officers: your work matters, your sacrifice is remembered, and your service will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸
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