Phillips, Thomas W. Born 1943 in Oneida, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Nominated by George W. Bush on June 26, 2002, to a seat vacated by James H. Jarvis II. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on November 15, 2002. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 1991-2002 Education: Berea College, B.A., 1965 Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1969 George Washington University Law School, LL.M., 1973 Professional Career: U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1969-1973 Private practice, Oneida and Knoxville, Tennessee, 1973-1991 County attorney (part-time), Scott County, Tennessee, 1976-1991