The new oversight board tasked with reforming Rutherford County’s juvenile detention center met for the third time Monday. So far, the board has been trying to better understand the inner workings of the detention center.
What’s different for Nashville’s performing arts scene this holiday season
In this episode, we’re joined by musicians, vocalists and a representative from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center to talk about some of our city’s beloved traditions — from Christmas carols to the ballet.
Rutherford County is back in court over juvenile arrests, now fighting insurer to cover its payouts
Rutherford County is suing its insurance provider for refusing to cover its settlement in a large class action lawsuit over its unlawful policies for arresting and detaining children.
The Tennessee Supreme Court rules against mandatory life sentences for minors
Tennessee has an automatic life sentence of 51 to 60 years for homicides by juveniles, making it one of the strictest in the nation. No other state has a mandatory that high for a single offense.
Rutherford County’s new oversight board will focus on troubled juvenile detention facility
The oversight board tasked with reforming Rutherford County’s Juvenile Detention Center met for the first time this week.
First-time gun possession charges for young people in Davidson County are back up to pre-pandemic levels
The number of teens charged with first-time gun possession is on track to be the highest it’s been since 2019. Charges fell during the pandemic, but now show a return to pre-pandemic levels.
Travis Lampley is likely Rutherford County’s new juvenile judge. He takes over a system that sowed distrust with its treatment of children.
It appears that Republican Travis Lampley will be the next juvenile court judge of Rutherford County. Lampley is the assistant district attorney and brings a decade of experience in juvenile courts to the role.
A Rutherford County juvenile judge illegally arrested and jailed children. Now two candidates for her seat have to rebuild trust.
A judge’s retirement has voters asking: Will her replacement bring change to a dysfunctional system?
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