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Inmates overtake guards, riot at middle Tennessee prison Sunday night, sheriff says
FOX 17 News is on the scene at Trousdale Turner Correctgional Center where many state troopers and police officers are currently gathered.
'Empty promises:' Riot at largest Tenn. prison renews call for leadership overhaul
A riot at Tennessee’s largest prison left one guard injured and is now fueling calls for the state to take over the privately ...
Tennessee prison riot contained after several hours; 3 inmates and 1 guard injured
A private correctional company says inmates at a Tennessee prison sought to destroy property, compromised security cameras ...
State, local leaders call on Tennessee to take over Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility following riot
The sheriff told News 2 the riot could have been worse, but some fear next time it will be if the state doesn’t step in and take control of the facility.
Riot at Tennessee's troubled Trousdale Turner Correctional Center leads to lockdown
Multiple state audits have found chronic understaffing at Trousdale Turner, which has led to increased violence and contraband. In 2023, the prison saw a 188% turnover rate, for the highest in the ...
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Riot reignites scrutiny at one of largest prisons in Tennessee
A riot erupted at one of Tennessee's largest prisons late Sunday, injuring a guard and reigniting calls for an overhaul of ...
Sheriff says riot in Tennessee prison is contained, inmates back in cells
Unrest in a prison northeast of Nashville has been contained, the sheriff says, and all prisoners returned to their cells after officers sprayed chemical agents into the prison yard.