• RMSI Update

    Tuesday, January 02, 2018 | 10:35pm

    NASHVILLE - A portion of Riverbend Maximum Security Institution is back up and running with boiler-produced hot water and heat. The portable units will be taken offline as the boiler-produced heat takes over. At this time it appears that a valve malfunction was responsible for the loss of pressure. The Department expects that the entire facility will be back on boiler-produce in the next 48 hours.

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  • TDOC Staff Donates To Local Charity

    Thursday, December 14, 2017 | 08:54am

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s Central Office staff took time out of their annual service awards program to spread a little holiday cheer to those in need. TDOC collected more than 500 canned goods and a monetary donation for the local nonprofit The Little Pantry That Could.

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  • Sunset Hearing Update

    Tuesday, December 12, 2017 | 04:10pm

    NASHVILLE – This morning the Tennessee Department of Correction had the opportunity to present the Department’s response to a recent audit before the Joint Subcommittee of Government Operations. We are pleased with the members’ decision to re-certify the Department and proud to share the excellent work of the more than 6,500 correctional professionals across the state.

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  • Operation Blackout Final Stats - Statewide

    Wednesday, November 01, 2017 | 02:22pm

    NASHVILLE – To enhance the safety of Tennessee children, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has visited the homes of more than 3,188 sex offenders since October 21. Operation Blackout is designed to increase the safety of trick-or-treaters by giving sex offenders under TDOC supervision an additional layer of safety.

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  • Operation Blackout Preliminary Stats - Statewide

    Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | 09:15am

    NASHVILLE – To enhance the safety of Tennessee children, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has visited the homes of more than 3,188 sex offenders since October 21. Operation Blackout is designed to increase the safety of trick-or-treaters by giving sex offenders under TDOC supervision an additional layer of safety.

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  • NECX Offenders Help Cleanup Efforts After Flooding

    Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 02:42pm

    ROAN MOUNTAIN – Monday night the Roane Mountain community was one of the areas hardest hit by recent storms, receiving high winds and torrential rain that rose river levels by 6-10 feet in a matter of a few hours. Several roads were shut-down as bridges were either washed out or completely blocked by heavy debris.

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  • TDOC Hosts Take One Brunch In Johnson City

    Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 11:12am

    JOHNSON CITY - Yesterday morning Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Tony Parker and Representative Johnny Shaw (D-Bolivar) hosted a Take One recruitment brunch at Muncey Memorial United Methodist Church. Take One is a collaboration between faith-based and non-profit organizations throughout the state to help offenders leaving correctional facilities to successfully re-enter society. Take One encourages each organization to agree to mentor one offender for one year.

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  • Take One Reception To Share Mission Of Hope

    Friday, October 20, 2017 | 04:00pm

    JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Department of Correction will host a reception for the Take One program on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Take One pairs offenders nearing release from prison with faith-based and nonprofit organizations and encourages each organization to mentor one offender with an additional layer of support to help them overcome barriers to successful reentry and become productive citizens.

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  • TDOC Launches "Operation Blackout"

    Friday, October 20, 2017 | 02:58pm

    NASHVILLE - As kids across Tennessee put the final touches on their costumes; the Tennessee Department of Correction is taking additional measures to keep them safe this Halloween season with the launch of Operation Blackout.

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  • TDOC Applauds Letter of Congressional Support

    Thursday, October 12, 2017 | 03:09pm

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is pleased to learn of a letter of congressional support regarding efforts to reduce contraband in penal facilities. Earlier today TDOC received a copy of the congressional letter addressed to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioner Mignon Clyburn.

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