Rutherford County government has acquired the new home for its Recovery Court Program, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds.

Tom and Betsy Johns deeded nearly an acre and the building at 525 N. University St. in Murfreesboro to Rutherford County government.

The former home of Middle Orthopedics & Sports will be used by the county as the new home for Recovery Court.

The total market appraisal for the lot is $609,000, according to the Rutherford County Property Assessor.

The Rutherford County Recovery Court is a court-ordered program that consists of three parts: Drug Court, DUI Court, and Veteran's Court. In these courts, the county's judicial system identifies defendants who violated the law because of addiction issues.

Once eligible offenders are identified, they participate in education and therapy to help them battle their addictions. The courts were created to help reduce recidivism.

Other transactions of Note

EDH Gateway LLC bought 115 Kennedy Drive in Murfreesboro for $2 million from New Urban Centers on Feb. 15.

NADG NNN CK (TN) LP bought 2374 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro for $1.97 million from the Vincent Anthony and Vicki Lynn Capizzi Family Trust on Feb. 15.

Matt Bartlett and Alfonzo Perez bought 1312 NW Broad St. in Murfreesboro for $685,000 on Feb. 12.

Lots & acreage

Salem Creek Partnership bought 80 acres on Armstrong Valley Road in Murfreesboro for $1.76 million from New South Developers on Feb. 5.

Morgan & Sons Homes Inc. bought eight lots in The Enclave at Liberty Village in Murfreesboro for $520,000 on Feb. 9.

Lake Forest Homes bought seven lots for $420,000 in Lake Woods in La Vergne for $420,000 on Feb. 15.

Landmark Homes of Tennessee bought six lots on Barbourville Lane in Murfreesboro for $341,472 on Feb. 12. The lots are in Braxton Park Townhomes.

NVR Inc. bought three lots in Hollandale Estates in La Vergne for $115,500 on Feb. 15.

Most expensive houses

Rafael Guzman and Carina Garcia bought 5582 Rock Springs Rd. in Smyrna for $779,000 on Feb. 15.

The 5,963-square-foot home, which sits on 4.84 acres, features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. According to Zillow.com, it also has a large kitchen with granite that opens into a great room and th owners' suite has a two-sided fireplace.

Nazrul and Lufta Islam bought 1007 Rosemont Terrace in Smyrna for $617,000 on Feb. 15.

Robert and Tonya Kelley bought 10690 Lascassas Pike in Lascassas for $549,900 on Feb. 5.

Abraham and Veronia Whitaker bought 120 Dobson Knob Trail in Nolensville for $483,762 on Feb. 5.

Duane and Siriwan Gayle bought 3110 Robinwood Drive in Murfreesboro for $439,900 on Feb. 9.

Steve and Laura O'Neal bought 6995 Arno Allisona Rd. in College Grove for $433,000 on Feb. 9.

Michelle Willard is a freelance journalist who fills her days with social media marketing, politics, true crime, and taking complaints. You can complain to her on Twitter @MichWillard or by email michelle(at)murfreesborovoice.com.