Media Requests

The Communications Division supports the Department's mission by providing effective communication to the agency's internal and external stakeholders.  Please feel free to contact the Communications staff listed below with request for information.

If your inquiry pertains to multiple regions, feel free to send an email to TDOC.Communications@tn.gov. 

Policy 103.04 Provision of Information and Access to the Media and Public

Policy 216.01 Tennessee Public Records Act and Reproduction of Public Records

Application for News Media Representative To Attend An Execution of A Death Sentence

Tennessee State Penitentiary

The Tennessee State Penitentiary is closed to the public.  Due to the conditions of the buildings, we do not allow inside access for tours, photos or paranormal activities.

If you are interested in exterior photos, check our website often and follow us on Facebook for future events.  Public events held at this site are a great opportunity to get those great shots, take on a 5K, and also help us to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.

At this time, there are no events scheduled.