Oldfield Law Tennessee will celebrate the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by the Knoxville Chamber on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at 10263 Kingston Pike in West Knox County.

Oldfield Law Tennessee specializes in family law, focusing primarily on divorces and custody disputes involving children. Rochelle Oldfield, the CEO and managing partner, is a certified child welfare law specialist and a mother. She prioritizes solutions that are in the best interests of families, especially for the children involved. Info: 865-470-4105 or www.oldfieldlaw.net/.

 

Notes & Quotes

Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey served less than two weeks of a 21-months sentence in federal prison before receiving a full pardon from President Trump, according to a post on social media, reprinted here from the TN Holler. Link to NYT.

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In Memoriam

Edward Bruce Foster Jr. passed away at home on March 7, 2025, at age 88. A life-time member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Mr. Foster was a well-regarded business attorney and community leader known for his self-effacing nature and skill at building consensus.

Mr. Foster came hesitantly to the law, encouraged by his father – also a successful Knoxville attorney – to finish his education quickly. Bruce Jr. earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration (1957) and law degree (1958) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, at age 22.

After service in the U.S. Army (1959-63), Bruce returned to Knoxville and joined the law firm Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, rising to partner. In 1991, he joined Bass, Berry, Sims, opening its first Knoxville office. He served as president of the Knoxville Bar Association.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2nd Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, with a reception and food to follow. The full obituary is here.

John Leland Dugger passed away February 20, 2025, at age 87. A graduate of Vanderbilt Law School, he dedicated his entire career to the Tennessee Valley Authority, working in the general counsel’s office.

Mr. Dugger served in the U.S. Army JAG Corps and completed a tour in Korea. Over the years, he served his church as deacon of missions, an elder, a middle school Bible teacher, and a leader in numerous boards and small groups.

A Memorial of Life will be held at Laurel Church of Christ in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. His full obituary is here.