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.
Nashville- On Thursday, December 12, 2019, the Tennessee Department of Correction Community Resource Center will host a health fair from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. located at 900 Madison Square in Madison, Tennessee.
NASHVILLE - The death sentence of Lee Hall was executed by means of electrocution on December 5, 2019 in accordance with the laws of the state of Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Lee Hall has received his final meal. He selected Philly cheesesteak, two orders of onion rings, a slice of cheesecake and a Pepsi for his last meal.
JACKSON – On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Tennessee Department of Correction Community Resource Center will be hosting a health fair from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. located at 309 North Parkway in Jackson, Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Lee Hall has selected a Philly cheesesteak, two orders of onion rings, a slice of cheesecake and a Pepsi for his last meal.
NASHVILLE – In accordance with protocol, inmate Lee Hall #202644 was moved to death watch this morning shortly after midnight. Death Watch is the three-day period before an execution when strict guidelines are implemented to maintain the security and control of the offender and to maintain safe and orderly operations of the prison.
NASHVILLE – Federal, state, and local public safety officials are hosting the 17th annual “Tennessee Season to Remember” on Thursday, December 5.
• Media wishing to be in the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) parking lot to report on the December 5, 2019 execution of Leroy Hall #202644 need to RSVP by 12 pm CST on November 29, 2019, to Faith.Seifuddin@tn.gov.
NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Leroy Hall #202644.
DRESDEN – When you’re on probation or parole, finding a job can be difficult. That’s why the District 61 Probation Parole Office in Dresden hosted an offender resource and fair today.
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 Leroy Hall #202644.
MEMPHIS – To enhance the safety of Tennessee children, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has visited the homes of more than 3,500 sex offenders (450 in Memphis) this month.