Todd Estep District Public Defender of the 3rd Judicial District

08/17/2026

Here's the front page of the Monday Edition of The Greeneville Sun. To view your copy of the Sun e-Edition click below:

https://thegreenevillesun-tn.newsmemory.com

08/17/2026

My take on proposed amendment 1 on the upcoming November ballot.

Proposed constitutional amendments for Tennessee on the November ballot were discussed Monday by 3rd Judicial District Public Defender Todd Estep at the America First Federated Women of Greene County meeting

08/13/2026

Recovery works!

Today, we celebrate 8 incredible people who chose to keep going, to do the hard work, and to believe that their story could be different.

Recovery Court graduation is about so much more than completing a program. It’s about second chances, rebuilding lives, restoring families, and finding hope again.

We are so proud of each one of you. Today is a big day, but it’s really just the beginning. Keep going. Keep choosing recovery. Keep choosing you. 🫶🏼

Congratulations, graduates!

07/22/2026

Please consider this a public service announcement.

On Tuesday July 28, the Greeneville Police Department is hosting a community engagement meeting at 5:30 pm in the G. Thomas Love Board Room at Greeneville Energy Authority. The topic - e-bikes.

Unfortunately, I cannot attend as I will be in a meeting with Judges discussing the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recover Center.

Since I can't be two places at once I wanted to provide some information for those interested in attending the e-bike discussion. I would encourage you to Google the following statutes that govern the use of electric bicycles in Tennessee. Especially parents of e-bike riders. The statutes are:

Tennessee Code Annotated § 55–8–301, § 55–8–302, § 55–8–303, § 55–8–304, § 55–8–305, § 55–8–306, and § 55–8–307. They are pretty self explanatory compared to some other statutes.

More information on bicycle laws in Tennessee see:
https://www.tn.gov/tdot/local-programs-community-investments/community-investments-office/bicycle-and-pedestrian-program/resources11/tennesse-bicycle-laws.html

Be engaged. Familiarize yourself with the applicable law and be apart of the solution. Our kids and community deserve our engagement.

Thank you Chief Pierce and the Greeneville Police Department for creating a space for this discussion.

BTW, this is not legal advice, it is strictly informational.

06/30/2026

I have a position for a Master's level social worker in my Greeneville TN office. Posting below.

Forensic Social Worker Job Opportunity in Greeneville, TN

06/30/2026

I have an open position for a Trial Attorney in my Morristown office. See link below. Resume's accepted now through July 15, 2026.

Posted 12:58:23 PM. Now accepting resumes for Assistant Public Defender – 3rd Judicial DistrictMain Office: 125 South…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

06/13/2026

A worth while watch

04/18/2026

Huge crowd at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Hawkins County. Happy to see former Congressman Bill Jenkins being honored.

I cherished every handshake, ever smile, and every conversation had with so many friends. So thankful to have my wife Cari, and Hawkins County girl, with me for such a wonderful event.

04/18/2026

Great time at the Hamblen County Republican Women’s Lincoln Day dinner.

04/15/2026

Have your voice heard….