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.
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Read full storyFriday, January 10, 2020 | 03:07pm
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Read full storyWednesday, December 11, 2019 | 06:57am
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.
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Read full storyThursday, December 05, 2019 | 07:27pm
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.
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Read full storyThursday, December 05, 2019 | 04:16pm
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.
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Read full storyThursday, December 05, 2019 | 10:00am
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.
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Read full storyWednesday, December 04, 2019 | 04:17pm
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.
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Read full storyTuesday, December 03, 2019 | 02:39pm
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.
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Read full storyMonday, December 02, 2019 | 07:17pm
NASHVILLE – Federal, state, and local public safety officials are hosting the 17th annual “Tennessee Season to Remember” on Thursday, December 5.
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Read full storyMonday, November 25, 2019 | 01:03pm
• 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.
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Read full storyFriday, November 22, 2019 | 12:13pm
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.
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Read full storyWednesday, November 06, 2019 | 07:26pm
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.
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Read full storyTuesday, November 05, 2019 | 01:01pm
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.
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Read full storyThursday, October 31, 2019 | 10:27pm
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.
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Read full storyThursday, October 31, 2019 | 10:21pm
CHATTANOOGA – In an effort to keep Tennessee children safe this Halloween night, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) continued its visits to the homes of thousands of high-risk sex offenders.
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Read full storyThursday, October 31, 2019 | 10:18pm
KNOXVILLE – In an effort to keep Tennessee children safe this Halloween night, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) continued its visits to the homes of thousands of high-risk sex offenders.