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Nashville, Tenn. - CENTEGIX®, the leader in rapid incident response safety solutions, today announced that the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Frank Strada, is taking a landmark step to enhance what officer and staff safety looks like throughout the state. TDOC will deploy the CENTEGIX Safety Platform® across all state-operated correctional facilities, with every alert routed to the department’s new Correction Safety Intelligence Center (CSIC) in Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn. - Media wishing to report on the August 13, 2026, execution of Anthony Hines #109293, held at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), must RSVP by 12:00 p.m. CDT on August 3, 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 Anthony Hines #109293. The witnesses were selected from six applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

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 Anthony Hines #109293. The execution is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on August 13, 2026.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction is launching mobile community supervision offices, making it easier for individuals on probation and parole in rural areas to meet supervision requirements and access critical resources.

Announcement of the Tennessee Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision virtual meeting, where council members will gather to discuss updates related to the Interstate Compact and community supervision operations. The meeting will address current initiatives, administrative matters, and any new or ongoing business relevant to interstate offender supervision and coordination across jurisdictions.

Nashville, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Professionals’ Week in Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn. - Media wishing to report on the May 21, 2026, execution of Tony Von Carruthers #139604, held at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), must RSVP by 12:00 p.m. CDT on May 11, 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 Tony Von Carruthers #139604. The witnesses were selected from seven applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

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 Tony Von Carruthers #139604. The execution is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on May 21, 2026.

Wartburg, Tenn. – TDOC will host a Rapid Hire Event on April 17–18 in Wartburg for those interested in beginning a career as a correctional officer at the Morgan County Correctional Complex — a role centered on service, responsibility, and protecting the people of Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will host a Rapid Hire Event on Friday, March 27, for individuals interested in starting a career as a correctional officer at the Northwest Correctional Complex. The event will be held at Rapid Care, located in Dyersburg.

Community members will have the opportunity to connect with employers and vital support services during two upcoming Reentry Resource Fairs hosted at local Community Resource Centers on Thursday, March 19. The events will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Nashville and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Murfreesboro.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction continues to investigate the homicide of a correctional officer that occurred at the Morgan County Correctional Complex on Tuesday, February 24.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction is investigating the homicide of a correctional officer at the Morgan County Correctional Complex that occurred on Tuesday, February 24. The inmate responsible has been identified, and the facility has been placed on lockdown. This is an ongoing investigation, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.