Well folks, buckle up, because the “Chrisley Knows Best” drama has officially left the TV screen and walked straight into the courtroom — and this time, it’s not about tax evasion or reality show antics.
Kyle Chrisley and his wife Ashleigh are now suing Rutherford County and two sheriff’s deputies for a hefty $1.7 million over a September 2024 arrest they say never should’ve happened. And let me tell you — this isn’t your average neighborly dispute.
According to the lawsuit filed by the Chrisleys, it all started with a mechanic who was allegedly fuming over a payment issue.
The man reportedly showed up uninvited to their Tennessee home, kicked at their doors, threatened violence, rammed their SUV, and even tried to run Kyle over — all in broad daylight, in front of their neighbors.
Kyle and the mechanic got into a physical confrontation in the driveway, which the Chrisleys say was self-defense. Ashleigh, fearing for their safety, called the police — as most people would. But instead of arresting the alleged aggressor, officers from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office slapped cuffs on “Kyle”. Yep — the guy who made the 911 call ended up getting booked for aggravated assault.
The lawsuit claims that when Ashleigh started recording the officers’ response on her phone, she was threatened with arrest. Kyle was allegedly thrown to the ground, had knees pressed into his back, and was handcuffed — despite, as they say, not resisting or using force. Their attorneys argue deputies ignored video footage, eyewitness testimony, and Tennessee’s self-defense laws.
Now, Kyle’s past run-ins with the law are no secret. He was previously arrested in March 2023 after a fight with his supervisor. But the Chrisleys argue that none of that should’ve mattered when deputies responded in September — this time, “they” were the ones calling for help.
In their own words? This lawsuit is about “false arrest, excessive force, and retaliation.” They say no family should be punished for defending themselves at home or for trying to hold law enforcement accountable.
As of now, Rutherford County isn’t commenting. But the Chrisleys — led by their attorney Wesley Clark — say they’re not just after money. They want change. Accountability. And to send a message: calling 911 shouldn’t land you in handcuffs.
Welcome to another chapter in the ever-evolving Chrisley saga — only this time, the stakes aren’t ratings. They’re rights.
