Tennessee Supreme Court /Administrative Office of the Courts The Tennessee Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort. The five Supreme Court justices may accept appeals of civil and criminal cases from lower state courts. They also interpret the laws and constitutions of Tennessee and the United States. The Supreme Court may assume jurisdiction over undecided cases in the Court of Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals when there is special need for an expedited decision. Administrative Office of the Courts 511 Union Street, Suite 600 Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 741-2687 (800) 448-7970