NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now accepting applications for the Middle Tennessee Citizens’ Correctional Academy. The academy is a five-week program designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency. Classes will be held September 7 - October 5, 2021, at various TDOC locations.

Nashville – Death row inmate Steven L. Hugueley has passed away of apparent natural causes. Hugueley, 53, was pronounced deceased at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution at 2:35am Friday, July 16.

NASHVILLE – On Friday, July 2, 2021, friends and family gathered in the auditorium of the Tennessee Correction Academy (TCA) in Tullahoma to celebrate their loved one’s successful completion of Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT).

NASHVILLE – Effective July 1, 2021, inmates in possession of a cell phone, or any telecommunications device while inside a penal institution, may be charged with a Class E Felony.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has launched Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), a free service that provides crime victims, their families and concerned citizens with reliable information about custody status changes and criminal case information for offenders who are currently in the custody of TDOC.

NASHVILLE – Inmate Curtis Watson has pled guilty to charges related to the murder of Correctional Administrator Debra K. Johnson.

NASHVILLE – Eighteen inmates participating in the Braille Transcription Program (BTP) at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) received their Braille Transcription Certification from the National Library of Congress last week.

WARTBURG – An attempt to introduce a significant amount of contraband into the Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) was thwarted this weekend. Officers at the facility were able to intercept a total of sixteen (16) packages wrapped in black electrical tape, containing marijuana, cell phones, and fentanyl.

NASHVILLE – After COVID-19 delayed pay raises for Tennessee Department of Correction Probation and Parole Officers (PPOs), Commissioner Tony Parker has announced that the well-deserved salary increases will occur, effective July 1, 2021.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Day Reporting Center (DRC) in Jackson, TN proudly graduated eight program participants yesterday, May 13, 2021.

NASHVILLE – The Day Reporting and Community Resource Center (DRC/CRC) in Murfreesboro will be hosting a curbside hiring event on Friday, May 14th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

NASHVILLE – The Nashville Day Reporting and Community Resource Center (DRC/CRC) will be hosting a sidewalk employment fair on Wednesday, May 12th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) and the Department of General Services’ Central Procurement Office (CPO) have determined that the request for proposal (RFP) for the procurement of inmate behavioral health services will be re-issued.

NASHVILLE – Recognizing the essential role volunteers play in an individual’s successful return from incarceration, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will resume volunteer services at all facilities and Day Reporting Centers beginning May 1, 2021.

NASHVILLE - In an effort to attract and retain correctional officers, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will begin offering additional incentives to those interested in a career in public safety. Effective April 21, 2021, all newly hired correctional officer applicants will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period.