Be The Bush Recovery Ministries V. Coffee County Tennessee

Case Background

On March 2, 2024, Be the Bush filed a civil rights action against Coffee County alleging violation of the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Winchester). The case was assigned to District Judge Curtis L Collier and referred to Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee. [Case number: 4:22cv16]

Cause

Be the Bush, a faith-based residential rehabilitation program for men recovering from addiction, has operated since September 1, 2018. It aims to provide long-term recovery through community support, biblical counseling, job skill development, an