After losing his son in a private prison, Tim Leeper fought for reform, and Tennessee lawmakers listened. Now, private prisons with high death rates will face consequences.

Close to 180 laws will take effect in Tennessee starting July 1, covering issues ranging from immigration to artificial ...

The Tennessee Department of Correction served Smith his last meal at 5:30 p.m. May 21, according to spokesperson Dorinda Carter. Smith has been on death watch in a cell next to the execution ...

Lemaricus Davidson has been convicted in the 2007 killings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The ...