About me
Ms. Scruggs is currently the advocate in the Gallatin Legal Aid Office. Krista has worn many hats at legal aid in the 19 years she has been with LAS. In this role, Krista is the person who meets all domestic violence victims. Krista makes safety plans and helps with housing for clients who may be unhoused due to unsafe circumstances. Krista also helps clients with SNAP Benefits and sometimes helps secure a job. Krista is well connected in several of the counties that Gallatin serves. Krista also continued the dream that the Late Jim Hawkins envisioned for Gallatin with the Gallatin Clinic. Krista graduated from Volunteer State Community College with an associate degree in paralegal studies and went on to MTSU, where she has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in Criminology.
