Selection of Official Media Witnesses

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.

The witnesses are:
1. Travis Loller - Associated Press
2. Victoria Gessner - WKRN
3. Steven Hale - Nashville Banner
4. Mike Suriani - WREG
5. Michaela Redmond - WMC
6. Lucas Finton – Commercial Appeal
7. Brittany Brown – MLK50

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 Carter at Dorinda.L.Carter@tn.gov