Islamic Center of Murfreesboro litigation

Chancellor Corlew dismissed most complaints raised by plaintiffs challenging the construction of a mosque in Rutherford County, finding the mosque construction did not harm residents, but allowed claims that the county violated state Open Meetings Act.

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February 26, 2026
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Year: 2011 Court: State Appellate Court
Holding: Chancellor Corlew dismissed most complaints raised by plaintiffs challenging the construction of a mosque in Rutherford County, finding the mosque construction did not harm residents, but allowed claims that the county violated state Open Meetings Act.
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Islamic Center of Murfreesboro litigation is a Establishment Clause case decided by the State Appellate Court in 2011. The court held that chancellor Corlew dismissed most complaints raised by plaintiffs challenging the construction of a mosque in Rutherford County, finding the mosque construction did not harm residents, but allowed claims that the county violated state Open Meetings Act.