CHATTANOOGA – The Tennessee Department of Correction Chattanooga Community Resource Center (CRC) is teaming up with Hamilton County based community partners, including Legal Aid, The Chattanooga Bar, and the American Job Center, to host a ‘One-Stop Re- …
“This incident points to the real dangers of introducing contraband into prisons and the consequences that follow,” said David Imhof, Director of TDOC’s Office of Investigations and Conduct. “Our agency will pursue prosecution against any individual who …
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | 11:06am Mountain City – There’s a new warden at the Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX) in Mountain City. Brian Eller has been appointed to serve in the facility’s highest position. He succeeds former Warden Bert Boyd, who …
Tiptonville – A new warden has been appointed at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) in Tiptonville. Sharon Rose has been appointed to lead the facility. Rose succeeds former Warden Kevin Genovese, who was promoted to East Region Correctional …
Monday, August 15, 2022 | 11:05am Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has received a $200,000 grant that will assist offenders expiring their sentence find stable housing upon release. As part of an existing partnership with the …
WARTBURG – For the first time ever, a group of TDOC inmates successfully graduated from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). During a ceremony held in their honor at the Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX), thirty-four incarcerated …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is reminding survivors and victims of crime to enroll in the new, enhanced notification service before TDOC’s current system is deactivated. The new system, VINE (Victim Information Notification …
Sunday, June 26, 2022 | 03:31pm CHATTANOOGA – The two inmates who walked away from the Chattanooga Release Center Friday night and are now back in custody. Katelyn Standifer, 26, was serving a three-year sentence for theft out of Knox County. Ashley …
Saturday, June 25, 2022 | 06:34pm CHATTANOOGA – The Tennessee Department of Correction is asking for the public’s help in locating two inmates who walked away from the Chattanooga Release Center Friday night and are now listed as absconders. Katelyn …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is recognizing two security staff members for going above and beyond the call of duty in separate incidents that occurred last month. Sergeant Cody Gatlin and Corporal Larry Keeton, both employed …
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s Knoxville Day Reporting Center (DRC) held its largest-ever graduation ceremony last night, celebrating 32 participants who recently completed the three-phase, intensive treatment program. The graduation …
HENNING – Volunteers play a crucial role in helping incarcerated men and women turn their lives around. That is why Memphis-based rap artist Patrick Houston plans to spend his time volunteering inside Tennessee prisons. Houston, also known as Project Pat …
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 04:25pm NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Oscar Smith has received his final meal. He selected a double bacon cheeseburger, deep dish apple pie, and vanilla bean ice cream for his last meal. This meal was provided to Mr. Smith at 4: …
NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Oscar Smith has selected a double bacon cheeseburger, deep dish apple pie, and vanilla bean ice cream for his last meal. This meal will be provided to Mr. Smith tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 05:23pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding death row inmate Oscar Smith: “After thorough consideration of Oscar Smith’s request for clemency and an extensive review of …
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 08:30am NASHVILLE – In accordance with protocol, inmate Oscar Franklin Smith #136424 was moved to death watch at approximately 11:50pm last night. Death watch is the three-day period before an execution when strict guidelines are …
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 | 03:10pm NASHVILLE – Nearly one-hundred boys and girls in Columbia, TN got an Easter treat this year, thanks to Probation Parole Officers (PPOs) in Tennessee Department of Correction’s (TDOC) District 51 Office. Staff purchased and …
Thursday, April 07, 2022 | 02:18pm Media wishing to arrive at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) to report on the April 21, 2022 execution of Oscar Smith #136424 should RSVP by 12pm CST on April 14, 2022 to Sarah.Gallagher@tn.gov. News media …
NASHVILLE – Two Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Correctional Officers have been selected to receive national awards. Corporal Leon Odom and Corporal Anthony Gaudet have been selected by One Voice United to receive the National Corrections Medal …
Monday, March 14, 2022 | 09:01am 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 …
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