Dwight Tarwater is a judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court Eastern Section. He assumed office on September 1, 2023. His current term ends on September 1, 2030. Tarwater ran for re-election for judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court Eastern Section. He won in the retention election on August 1, 2024. Tarwater was nominated for the Tennessee Supreme Court on February 2, 2023, by Gov. Bill Lee. On March 9, 2023, Tarwater was confirmed by the Tennessee General Assembly to replace Sharon Lee, who retired on August 31, 2023. Tarwater took office on September 1, 2023.
