Rutherford County Recovery Court Foundation

02/21/2026

The Rutherford County Recovery Court provided volunteer services at a Health Fair with Grace Church in LaVergne, offering various services including health screenings, therapy services and a complimentary food distribution.

02/17/2026

We are SO excited to partner with the Northern Middle TN Workforce Board, TCAT Murfreesboro, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee Office of Reentry, and Nissan Smyrna - Building More Than Great Cars to bring this opportunity to our clients in the Recovery Courts and Re-Entry Program!

This collaboration represents more than just employment — it’s about second chances, meaningful careers, and building a pathway to long-term stability. When organizations come together with a shared commitment to workforce development and reentry success, lives are truly changed!

02/04/2026

Interested in learning more about the reentry process? The Rutherford County Re-Entry Program will host two Re-Entry Simulations on Thursday, February 12, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m. Space is limited—register today!

Join the Rutherford County Re-Entry Program’s 3rd Annual Re-Entry Simulation! Sessions: 10 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–5 PM.

02/04/2026

01/26/2026

Rutherford County offices will be closed Tuesday, 1/27/26.
Public meetings are canceled for that day as well.

As always, emergency personnel will be on regular shifts.
To check new court dates visit https://rutherford.tncrtinfo.com/.

01/12/2026

We’re grateful to Gov. Bill Lee for recognizing January as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month.

Recovery is possible. Treatment works. And no one has to navigate it alone- even when money or resources are a concern.

Help is available. Call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 800-889-9789.

01/12/2026

There are multiple pathways to recovery: clinical care, community support, therapy, faith, self-management. What matters most is finding what works for you. This , find your path!

01/06/2026

The theme for this year’s Substance Use Disorder is “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.”
Help spread the word: www.samhsa.gov/treatment

12/23/2025

12/19/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate Mary Udell, from our Recovery Court/Re-Entry Program, for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

12/03/2025

Media Release 12/2/2025

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center residents participated in a Resource Fair that assists in decreasing recidivism.

This event brings community partners, service providers, and re-entry professionals inside the facility to offer information, support, and practical resources that Adults in Custody will need as they prepare for release. The fair typically includes organizations that assist with housing, employment, education, healthcare, mental health services, substance use treatment, identification, transportation, and other essential re-entry needs. The purpose is to remove barriers, build connections, and ensure that individuals leave custody with a stronger foundation for success.

Adults in Custody who are approaching their release date—typically those within 6–12 months of returning to the community were targeted for this fair. Events like these may also be valuable for individuals earlier in their sentence who are actively engaged in re-entry planning, vocational training, education, or transitional programs. These fairs also provide an opportunity for facility staff, re-entry coordinators, and community partners who collaborate to provide services and support continuity of care.

“A resource fair isn’t just an event—it’s a lifeline,” Re-Entry Case Manager Rutherford County Recovery Court Jasmine Tindall said. “When Adults in Custody connect with the right support before release, we’re not just preparing them for re-entry, we’re giving them a real shot at stability, dignity, and lasting success.
Coordinating this fair means opening doors that many thought were closed, and that makes every bit of effort worth it.”

Recovery Court staff believe past fairs have been beneficial and hope the number of participants increase with each fair.

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William C Cope, CJM stressed the importance of these types of events for the community.

“Every offender who participated in this resource fair is returning to our local community—100% of them,” Cope said. “Providing support isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s an investment in safer neighborhoods, stronger families, and a future where rehabilitation truly means a second chance.”

10/24/2025

The Recovery Court Support Foundation is deeply grateful to each and every one of you who helped make our annual Pathways to Redemption Fundraiser such a success! 🎉

We want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible supporters and sponsors, to Israel Manning for providing a wonderful set of music, to the graduates who shared their powerful testimonies, and—last but certainly not least—to everyone who attended our event. Because of your generosity, we can continue filling critical funding gaps for the Rutherford County Recovery Courts, helping cover essential needs that are not supported by county budgets or grants.

Your contributions directly support participants in our Drug Court, DUI Court, Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, and the Re-Entry Program, helping them with housing, transportation, and other vital needs that remove barriers to lasting recovery.

Together, we’re changing lives and building a stronger, healthier community. We thank you for your continued support 💛