Judge Dunn was appointed to the bench by Governor Bill Lee on September 29, 2023. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. in Political Science, International Relations. Judge Dunn obtained her juris doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2004, and immediately began her practice in Chattanooga. During her time as an attorney, she practiced in every State and Federal Court in Hamilton County, as well as most of the surrounding counties, trying over 50 jury trials during the course of her career. She is also a recipient of the Girls, Inc. Unbought and Unbossed Award in 2013. In addition to her duties as a Criminal Court Judge, she is proud to preside over the Hamilton County Felony Drug Recovery Court, which provides an alternative to incarceration from those suffering from substance use disorders. Judge Dunn and her family are active members of Hixson United Methodist Church, and avid Mocs Basketball fans.