RIDGETOP, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A judge has blocked the City of Ridgetop’s decision to dissolve their Police Department. Earlier this month, the city announced they would be closing due to budget restraints. Robertson County Sheriff’s Office would be responsible for serving the area.
Robertson County Judge Bill Goodman signed a temporary restraining order on Friday, June 14 which allowed the Ridgetop Police Department to resume operations.
Ridgetop Mayor Tony Reasoner announced the dissolution in a special-called meeting last week, saying the city of 1.4 square miles, with its 2,000 residents, just could not afford a police department anymore.
The plaintiffs in the civil suit against the city include Ridgetop Police Department Chief Brian Morris and two police officers.
A preliminary hearing on the restraining order was set for July 1.
City officials have scheduled a meeting on Monday, June 24.