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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Inmate Jacob Morley #674793 has been apprehended and is back in TDOC custody. Updates will be provided as more details become available.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), effective immediately. Hansen will serve as interim commissioner while maintaining his current duties as assistant commissioner of community supervision.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will launch Operation Blackout this Halloween season as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and promote a safe Halloween for Tennessee families.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction is asking for the public’s assistance in locating inmate Jacob Allen Morley #674793, who escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex late Sunday night.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction continues to work in close coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend inmate Jacob Allen Morley #674793, who escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex late last night.

The Tennessee Department of Correction is actively responding to an escape from the Northwest Correctional Complex involving Jacob Morley #674793.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Inmate Gregory Lynn Redden #292359 has been apprehended and is back in TDOC custody. Updates will be provided as more details become available.

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction followed every step of the State’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office.

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Correction is investigating the death of inmate Reginald Steed #472318 at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Steed was pronounced dead at 12:40 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction is inviting qualified applicants ready to begin a career in corrections to attend a Rapid Hire Event this weekend, September 18 & 19. Applicants can complete their interview and pre-employment requirements on-site and may receive a conditional job offer the same day.

Nashville, Tenn. - Media wishing to report on the September 30, 2026, execution of Christa Pike #261368, held at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), must RSVP by 12:00 p.m. CDT on September 21, 2026, to TDOC.Communications@tn.gov.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Christa Pike #261368. The witnesses were selected from eight applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction is now accepting applications for the fall 2026 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. This six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency and the work of more than 5,000 correctional professionals.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In accordance with state law, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now accepting applications from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses for the scheduled execution of Christa Pike #261368. The execution is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on September 30, 2026.

Memphis, Tenn. - An overnight fire at the Mark Luttrell Transition Center (MLTC) was successfully contained by local firefighters. No staff members or inmates were injured, and all individuals have been safely accounted for.