Now Accepting Applications for TDOC’s Citizens’ Correctional Academy

NASHVILLE, TN – 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.

Classes will be held Thursday evenings from October 8, 2026, through November 12, 2026, at various TDOC locations in Nashville. Participants will have the opportunity to tour three correctional facilities and learn about community supervision, rehabilitation, and reentry programs.

WHAT:           TDOC Citizens’ Correctional Academy

WHERE:         Various locations in Nashville, TN

WHEN:          October 8, 2026 – November 12, 2026
                        6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Applications for Citizens’ Correctional Academy are available here and will be accepted until Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

TDOC’s Citizens’ Correctional Academy was first launched in 2014 to give members of the public a behind-the-scenes look at the department’s operations and its mission to enhance public safety.