Judge Amy Hollars has announced her intention to seek reelection as Circuit Court Judge, Part 1, for the 13th Judicial District. Hollars has performed the duties of the office for the past five years, hearing a variety of civil cases in the seven counties that comprise the 13th Judicial District.Governor Phil Bredesen initially appointed Hollars as special circuit judge in October of 2008 during the disability of her father, now-retired Circuit Judge John Turnbull. After Judge Turnbull announced his retirement in the spring of 2009, Hollars was one of three applicants nominated for the position of circuit court judge by the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission.