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Effective immediately, the number of visitors, by appointment only, allowed at all state facilities will increase from two to four, per offender. This adjustment will allow for children, of any age, to visit. Click here for contact information to schedule a visit.

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Eleven TDOC Offenders Receive Associate Degrees From Behind Bars

Friday, November 05, 2021 | 04:54pm

NASHVILLE – Eleven men serving time at the Turney Center Industrial Complex (TCIX) received their Associate Degree from Nashville State Community College (NSCC) in a ceremony held at the facility Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

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TDOC Rolls Out New Technology In Fight Against Contraband

Wednesday, November 03, 2021 | 10:33am

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction has begun the process of installing new body scanners at state facilities to help fight the introduction of contraband. Through provided images, the scanners will assist security staff in identifying contraband being smuggled inside or on a person’s body.

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TDOC Expanding Eligibility For Part-Time Employment

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 09:18am

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now offering part-time correctional officer positions to an expanded group of individuals in an effort to fill vacancies and aid in current staffing shortages.

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