NASHVILLE – Earlier this week, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) held a Winter Commencement Ceremony for 23 inmates at the Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility (DSNF) in Nashville, Tennessee.

HENNING- This week, staff and offenders from West Tennessee State Penitentiary (WTSP) in Henning worked together to bring some holiday spirit to several West Tennessee nursing homes. Offenders in the leatherwork program at WTSP hand crafted dozens of individual treat bags out of leather, which staff filled with candy and mints.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s Central Office staff took time out of their annual service awards program to spread a little holiday cheer to those in need. TDOC collected more than 500 canned goods and a monetary donation for the local nonprofit The Little Pantry That Could.

SEVIERVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s Probation and Parole office located on Joy Street in Sevierville was temporarily closed due to a broken water pipe.

NASHVILLE – This morning the Tennessee Department of Correction had the opportunity to present the Department’s response to a recent audit before the Joint Subcommittee of Government Operations. We are pleased with the members’ decision to re-certify the Department and proud to share the excellent work of the more than 6,500 correctional professionals across the state.

NASHVILLE – To enhance the safety of Tennessee children, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has visited the homes of more than 3,188 sex offenders since October 21. Operation Blackout is designed to increase the safety of trick-or-treaters by giving sex offenders under TDOC supervision an additional layer of safety.

NASHVILLE – To enhance the safety of Tennessee children, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has visited the homes of more than 3,188 sex offenders since October 21. Operation Blackout is designed to increase the safety of trick-or-treaters by giving sex offenders under TDOC supervision an additional layer of safety.

ROAN MOUNTAIN – Monday night the Roane Mountain community was one of the areas hardest hit by recent storms, receiving high winds and torrential rain that rose river levels by 6-10 feet in a matter of a few hours. Several roads were shut-down as bridges were either washed out or completely blocked by heavy debris.

JOHNSON CITY - Yesterday morning Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Tony Parker and Representative Johnny Shaw (D-Bolivar) hosted a Take One recruitment brunch at Muncey Memorial United Methodist Church. Take One is a collaboration between faith-based and non-profit organizations throughout the state to help offenders leaving correctional facilities to successfully re-enter society. Take One encourages each organization to agree to mentor one offender for one year.

JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Department of Correction will host a reception for the Take One program on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Take One pairs offenders nearing release from prison with faith-based and nonprofit organizations and encourages each organization to mentor one offender with an additional layer of support to help them overcome barriers to successful reentry and become productive citizens.

NASHVILLE - As kids across Tennessee put the final touches on their costumes; the Tennessee Department of Correction is taking additional measures to keep them safe this Halloween season with the launch of Operation Blackout.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is pleased to learn of a letter of congressional support regarding efforts to reduce contraband in penal facilities. Earlier today TDOC received a copy of the congressional letter addressed to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioner Mignon Clyburn.