News Archive

HENNING – A group of West Tennessee State Penitentiary inmates have successfully completed the first of its kind program designed to help turn their lives around.

NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Nicholas Sutton #89682.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction is now accepting applications for our Middle Tennessee Citizens’ Correctional Academy.

NASHVILLE – 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 death row inmate Nicholas Sutton #89682.

TIPTONVILLE – When severe water damage caused the Ridgely Police Department to shut down part of its headquarters, the department received some help from an unlikely source.

The Department of Correction appreciates the work of the Comptroller’s Office audit staff and the thoroughness of the report. We have already addressed, or are in the process of addressing the issues raised in the report which includes, but is not limited to, enhanced staff training and revision of department policy and procedures.