Group Graduates From 16th Judicial District Recovery Court
Rutherford County – TN (03/10/2025) Circuit Court Judge Jimmy Turner presided over another graduation of Recovery Court participants on Friday, March 7.
Recovery Court is a program with a minimum of 18 months that assists individuals with intervention, treatment and rehabilitation surrounding substance use disorders.
Mayor Joe Carr congratulated the participants of the program during his mayoral address.
“This isn’t just a turning of the page, but a new chapter in your life,” Carr said.
The County Commission last year approved an additional $1.5 million dollars to expand the program. The money will allow additional square footage to be added to the Recovery Court building to increase meeting and training space for the participants.
Each graduate was given the opportunity to share their thoughts about the program during the ceremony. Comments ranged from heartfelt thanks to Circuit Court Judge Jimmy Turner, the Recovery Court team and friends and family.
“This program saved my life,” one participant said.
“ I want to see people without addiction have more compassion to those that do,” another participant said.
One participant expressed thoughts about the recovery journey by writing a poem.
Over 400 participants have graduated from the Recovery Court since its founding in 2000 by retired Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash.
More information about Recovery Court can be found at https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/recovery-court.