A lawsuit by inmates is challenging Tennessee's plans to resume executions. Here's how
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nine Tennessee death row inmates are suing the state over its push for a new round of lethal ...
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Tennessee among top four states with the highest percentage of prisoners in private facilities
Nationwide, 27 states use private prisons, primarily in the South and West, to manage both state and federal offenders. A recent study shows Tennessee has among the highest percentage of prisoners ...
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"Groundbreaking": First construction program in Tennessee women's prison starts up this year
A new program at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center — the first of its kind — is preparing women for success beyond ...
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Prison task force plans to take public testimony
Noem announced the appointment of Kellie Wasko as state secretary of corrections. Wasko began on March 7 of that year, and DOC officials worked several years developing the plan for a new men’s ...
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Tennessee AG Skrmetti Leads Multi-State Coalition in Support of Prison Cell Phone Jamming Legislation
Tennessee AG Skrmetti leads a coalition of 30 attorneys general supporting federal bills to enable cell phone jamming in ...