The Hon. Ben Bennett is a judge for Part II of the Rutherford County General Sessions Court in Tennessee. He was appointed to the bench by the Rutherford County Commission in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Barry Tidwell to the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court.
Prior to his appointment, Bennett worked as a criminal defense attorney in private practice.
He completed a J.D. at the Nashville School of Law in 2008.
Prior to his legal career, Bennett served for 20 years as a Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy, including as a lieutenant for the Criminal Investigations Division.