Recovery Court Opens in Coffee County as Drug Court Closes

August 31, 2023

Recovery Court is taking the place of Drug Court in Coffee County.

Back in April On Target News reported an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office had revealed a series of problems related to the Coffee County Drug Court Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Manchester. The foundation provided drug inpatient and outpatient therapy, testing, and other services.

The investigative report detailed eight serious findings related to executive director Mike Lewis’ management of the foundation. Lewis resigned after the report was released in April.

The new Recovery Court will initially be funded with a $100,000 gift from the state.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.