Selection of Official Media Witnesses

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 09:10am

NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Harold Wayne Nichols #146457. The witnesses were selected from seven applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

The witnesses are:

  1. Travis Loller - Associated Press
  2. Kirsten Fiscus Bodenbach - The Tennessean
  3. Steve Cavendish - Nashville Banner
  4. Nicholas Hill – WDEF
  5. Michelle Heron – WRCB
  6. Holly Lehren – WTVF
  7. Catherine Sweeney - WPLN

The selection was conducted in accordance with the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Correction Adult Services Division, Chapter 0420-3-4, under the authority of TCA 40-23-116. 

*Please send media inquiries to Dorinda.L.Carter@tn.gov.