Introduction to the Chrisley Family
Imprisoned reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been pardoned by President Donald Trump—just over two years after they were sentenced to a collective 19 years behind bars for tax evasion and bank fraud.
The Conviction and Sentence
The TV personalities, who shot to fame in 2014 with their hit reality series “Chrisley Knows Best,” were found guilty in 2022 of conspiring to defraud Georgia banks out of more than $36 million in personal loans and tax evasion. At the time, Todd, 56, who served time at the Federal Correctional Institution Pensacola in Florida, received a 12-year sentence, which was later reduced to 10 years. Julie, 52, was handed a seven-year sentence, which she served at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
The Fight for Freedom
Since their conviction, the couple’s daughter, Savannah, 27, has fought to have their sentences overturned, issuing public pleas for government support, while alleging that her parents were being subjected to “beyond inhumane” conditions behind bars.
The Pardon
Now, the budding real estate agent—who is raising her brother, Grayson, 18, and her 12-year-old niece, Chloe, in her parents’ absence—has taken a major step forward in her fight for her parents’ freedom after Trump phoned her to say that he plans to pardon both Todd and Julie—who are now home and flexing their freedom online. “It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean,” the president said during the conversation, which was videotaped and shared by his communications advisor Margo Martin on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Family’s Reaction
Savannah later took to TikTok to celebrate the news, donning a gold-and-white MAGA baseball cap, while telling viewers how much she was “freaking out” over the announcement. “I have shed so many tears. The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam’s Club and notified me that he was signing pardon paperwork for both my parents. So both my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow. And I still don’t believe it’s real,” she admitted.
The Chrisley Family Homes
Prior to their imprisonment, the Chrisley family was known for flaunting their lavish lifestyle, which included the purchase and sale of several luxurious homes. In April 2019, Julie bought a posh property in Brentwood, TN, for $3.4 million, having snapped it up from former hockey pro Mike Ribeiro, who had been playing with the Nashville Predators. The Chrisleys renovated the mansion and, just two months later, put it back on the market for $4.75 million.
The Brentwood Mansion
Built in 2013, the 12,753-square-foot mansion is outfitted with high-end finishes. Highlights include a formal dining room with hand-painted wallpaper, a rec room, a wine cellar, an indoor sport court, and a wood-paneled office with a decorative ceiling. Set on an acre, the grounds boast a covered patio with a fireplace and barbecue station, as well as a pool and spa.
The Belle Meade Home
The family also owned a home in the Belle Meade neighborhood of Nashville, which was purchased for $1.6 million in 2016. Built in 2014, the four-bedroom, 5,229-square-foot home features a living room with multiple sets of French doors, an open kitchen with a large island, a wet bar, and two fireplaces. Measuring a little over a half-acre, the outdoor space includes a level lawn and a patio. In 2020, ownership of the Belle Meade property was transferred to Savannah, and it is understood that this is the home where Todd and Julie will live as soon as they are freed.
The Family’s History of Buying and Selling Homes
Todd and Julie have a long history of buying and selling homes in Atlanta, before they moved to Nashville. In 2006, Todd purchased a 16-acre estate in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood. He paid an eye-watering $9 million for the eight-be
