NASHVILLE (AP) — The appointment of Judge Timothy Easter to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has created a vacancy for a circuit court judge in Middle Tennessee.

The position is in the 21st Judicial District, which serves Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Williamson counties.

Licensed attorneys at least 30 years of age who have resided in Tennessee for five years and reside in the 21st Judicial District may apply to the Governor's Commission for Judicial Appointments.

The application is available at http://www.tncourts.gov . It must be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon Sept. 16.

Qualified applicants will be interviewed Sept. 30 in Franklin. Members of the public may express their opinions during a public hearing. The interview and public hearing will be open to the public.