Former Tennessee Department of Correction employee Rustin Bowen is convicted of charges involving multiple child victims.

The state's private prisons see higher numbers of deaths and sexual assaults while providing less opportunity for support and education.

Following years of decline, the state's prison population jumped by 8% in 2022, and signs indicate it's still on the rise.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A former Tennessee Department of Correction employee has been convicted of child rape and child abuse, aggravated sexual battery and the continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Tennessee's prison population has increased in recent years, and experts say it’s likely due to tougher laws that keep people behind bars for longer. Following years of decline, the state's ...

The Tennessee Department of Correction had told The Associated Press to file a public records request to obtain a copy of the latest execution manual, known as a protocol. However, the agency this ...

The Tennessee Department of Correction initially refused to hand over the manual when pressed by The Associated Press, arguing that the state had to keep the entire manual secret to protect the ...

Tennessee's Department of Correction (TDOC) confirmed its updated execution manual will not be released to the public, citing confidentiality laws. The state recently announced a revised lethal ...

The Tennessee Department of Correction initially refused to hand over the manual when pressed by The Associated Press, arguing that the state had to keep the entire manual secret to protect the ...

The Tennessee Department of Correction last week told The Associated Press to file a public records request to obtain a copy of the latest execution manual, known as a protocol. However ...