Residents move into Cooper-Young recovery home without city’s OK
Representatives of A Vision For You Recovery announced plans in July to operate a recovery home for up to 11 people at 1925 Nelson Ave. (Courtesy Shawn Hobbs)
People in addiction recovery started moving into a controversial sober home in Cooper-Young this week, surprising neighbors, city officials and even the attorney representing the recovery group.
After citizens complained and The Daily Memphian inquired about the home Tuesday, Oct. 22, code-enforcement officials issued a citation to the property Wednesday for “operating a supportive living facility for profit in a single-family residential zone.”
The case remains pending for now. Officials previously said the use as a recovery home violated zoning ordinances prohibiting a “rooming house” in the neighborhood.
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Brett Ragsdale, zoning administrator in the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, did not respond to a message seeking comment on the case Wednesday. The citation is the first step in a process that could involve further inspections and a summons to Environmental Court if changes aren’t made, according to the city’s website section on code enforcement.
Representatives of A Vision For You Recovery announced plans in July to operate a recovery home for up to 11 people at 1925 Nelson Ave.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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