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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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 ...
Federal agencies directed to remove 'gender ideology' from websites, contracts and emails
A government memo aimed at implementing President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people has ...
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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 ...
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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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US state of Tennessee refuses to release its new execution manual
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 to the public. The ...