NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Nicholas Sutton has selected fried pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy and peach pie with vanilla ice cream for his last meal.

JACKSON – On Tuesday, July 18, 2019, the Tennessee Department of Correction and Jackson Police Department will host the first Focused Deterrence Call In for individuals who have repeated violent offenses.

MORGAN COUNTY – Earlier this month, six people were arrested on multiple counts stemming from a Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) investigation into the introduction of contraband into a state prison.

• Media wishing to be in the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) parking lot to report on the February 20, 2020 execution of Nicholas Sutton #89682 needs to RSVP by 12pm CST on February 13, 2020, to Faith.Seifuddin@tn.gov.

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.

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.