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:
- Travis Loller - Associated Press
- Kirsten Fiscus Bodenbach - The Tennessean
- Steve Cavendish - Nashville Banner
- Nicholas Hill – WDEF
- Michelle Heron – WRCB
- Holly Lehren – WTVF
- 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.