This is why Tennessee's prison population is increasing, according to experts
Following years of decline, the state's prison population jumped by 8% in 2022, and signs indicate it's still on the rise.
Two systems of justice: Families, audits say Tennessee's CoreCivic prisons underperform
The state's private prisons see higher numbers of deaths and sexual assaults while providing less opportunity for support and education.
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Tennessee is refusing to release its new execution manual. Here is why it matters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Just days after Tennessee announced it had a new manual for executing death row inmates, the state's top prison officials said they aren't going to release the document ...
A Tennessee mother's fight for medical care for her son in a Corecivic prison
Dana Riner said her son developed schizophrenia while in isolation for two years at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center.
Former Tennessee correction officer convicted of child rape, sexual abuse
Former Tennessee Department of Correction employee Rustin Bowen is convicted of charges involving multiple child victims.
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Florida, Georgia, And Tennessee Lawmakers Eye Bill To Protect BOP Staff From Inmate Assault
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) have reintroduced the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at curbing rampant sexual harassment and assault of ...
Tennessee man gets life in prison for stabbing woman 60 times, stuffing her in suitcase
A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for stabbing a woman more than 60 times, stuffing her body in a suitcase, ...
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Country superstars Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson perform for TN prison inmates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Correction is thanking two country music superstars for recently performing in front of inmates at a maximum security prison. Jelly Roll and ...
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Tennessee is refusing to release its new execution manual. Here is why it matters
Oct. 13, 1999. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Just days after Tennessee announced it had a new manual for executing death row inmates, the state’s top prison officials said ...