Braden H. Boucek Formally Invested as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee

NASHVILLE - Braden H. Boucek was formally invested as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee during an investiture ceremony held June 26, 2026, at the Soli Deo Center on the campus of Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville. The investiture marked the formal ceremonial recognition of Boucek's appointment as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Chief Judge William L. Campbell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee administered the oath of office. Judge Whitney Hermandorfer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, who administered Boucek's initial oath of office in December 2025, presided over the ceremony.

United States Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty delivered remarks recognizing Boucek's unanimous Senate confirmation and his record of public service. Blackburn noted that Boucek "was unanimously confirmed by the Senate late last year," adding that such confirmations "don't happen a lot in Washington, D.C." She also highlighted the Senate's desire for nominees with significant prosecutorial experience, strong professional reputations, and a commitment to faithfully enforcing federal law. Hagerty described the office of United States Attorney as "an incredible responsibility at a very auspicious time" and encouraged Boucek to faithfully uphold the rule of law.

Boucek's public service includes serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in both Nashville and Memphis, an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Tennessee, and an Assistant District Attorney. Before his confirmation, he served as Vice President of Litigation at the Southeastern Legal Foundation.

In his remarks, Boucek reflected on the history of the Office of the United States Attorney, noting that it was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, predating the Department of Justice itself. He emphasized the enduring responsibility of identifying, defending, and faithfully enforcing federal law while safeguarding the constitutional rights guaranteed to every American.

"To take an oath to defend the Constitution is the honor of a lifetime, and one for which I will be unceasing in my gratitude," Boucek said.

Boucek pledged vigorous enforcement of federal law while exercising prosecutorial authority with restraint.

"The days of wholesale non-enforcement of categories of federal law are over," Boucek said. "Apart from enforcing the federal laws that protect your life, liberty, and property, we will stay out of your hair, your wallet, and your lives."

Boucek concluded by thanking his wife, Monica, and their children for their steadfast support and reaffirmed his commitment to the people of the Middle District of Tennessee.

"We will never stop fighting for you," Boucek said.

The ceremony was attended by members of the federal judiciary, former United States Attorneys for the Middle District of Tennessee, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, state and local officials, law enforcement leaders, members of the legal community, and Boucek's family and friends. The program included the presentation of the colors by the Music City Young Marines, an invocation by Pastor Tommy Vallejos, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boucek's daughter, and a benediction by Pastor Todd Teller.

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