Murfreesboro resident Mike Jones has announced that he intends to seek the appointment to fill the vacancy for Circuit Court Judge 16th Judicial District, Division 1. Jones also announced his candidacy for the same judgeship to be held in the upcoming 2024 election cycle. Jones is a Founding Partner at Perkins and Jones, PLLC in Murfreesboro where he primarily practices civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law. Prior to practicing law, he was employed with the State of Tennessee.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to participate in the Judicial Appointment process. It would be an honor and privilege to be selected to serve the people of Rutherford and Cannon Counties as their next Circuit Court Judge,” said Jones.

“It’s hard to believe that in less than one year from the last election, that I will be launching a new campaign, but let me be clear, regardless of how the appointment process plays out, I intend to seek the Republican Nomination to fill this trial court vacancy. I still believe it is more important than ever to make sure we elect candidates to office who share our core conservative values. If elected Judge, I will serve the citizens of Rutherford and Cannon Counties by upholding the laws of Tennessee, protecting the rights granted by our State Constitution, and the Constitution of this great Nation,” Jones continued.

The general election will be held on August 1st with early voting July 12 - 27, 2024. The 16th Judicial District contains all of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.

“I was honored by the support across the 16th Judicial District in 2022. Our message of electing someone to the bench who shares our core conservative values resonated with over 12,800 voters, and I’m excited to spread that message again in this election,” Jones concluded.

Jones graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration. He obtained his Juris Doctorate at Nashville School of Law. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, a member of the Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association, a member of the Rutherford County Republican Party, a member of the Rutherford County Young Republicans, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was formerly a Tennessee Achieves mentor and has spent years as a volunteer coach in youth sports throughout Rutherford County. He currently volunteers as a coach with the Murfreesboro Little League organization.

Jones is married to Haley. They have three children, Alexis, Xavier, and Axel.