(above photo L-R) Judge Donna Scott Davenport and Court Officer B. Cox welcome the public to the open house.

Welcome

Judge Donna Scott Davenport greeted visitors at the front entrance to the facility at 1710 South Church Street. She explained that Juvenile Court was quite different from the other judicial branches...

Judge Davenport said that in Rutherford County, juvenile court removes one to five children from homes each week. This is usually due to neglect, drug exposure by the parent and more.

Book Fair

The "Scholastic Book Fair" was a popular attraction at the open house. Visitors could purchase specific books to be placed in the library at the Juvenile Center. Judge Davenport noted that the public can still stop by and purchase books at the Juvenile Center through November 3rd ((Monday).

Therapy Dogs

Judge Davenport said, "Often these youngsters have nothing to do but read, and the expansion of the library is very much needed."

Another popular attraction were the therapy dogs. Judge Davenport indicated that often children are nervous when they have to testify in court, and the cuddly therapy dogs relax them . . .