Nixon, John Trice Born 1933 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee Nominated by Jimmy Carter on February 27, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 1980, and received commission on May 12, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on August 15, 1998. Education: Harvard University, A.B., 1955 Vanderbilt University Law School, LL.B., 1960 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1958 Private practice, Anniston, Alabama, 1960-1962 City attorney, Anniston, Alabama, 1962-1964 Trial attorney, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1964-1969 Private practice, 1969-1971 Staff attorney, Office of the State Comptroller, Tennessee, 1971-1976 Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 1976-1977 Judge, Tennessee Circuit Court, 1977-1978 Judge, Tennessee General Sessions Court, 1978-1980