UPDATE 1:44 p.m. - TDOC is asking for assistance locating escaped inmate Jacob Allen Morley. Morley has been added to the @TBInvestigation Most Wanted list, and a reward of up to $2,500 is available for information leading to his arrest. Read more: tn.gov/correction/news/2026/…

Call 1-800-TBI-FIND with any information regarding escaped inmate Jacob Allen Morley. #TNMostWanted

#TNMostWanted: We need your help finding Jacob Allen Morley. He has been added to the Tennessee Most Wanted list and should be considered dangerous. There is a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest. Spot him? Call 1-800-TBI-FIND

UPDATE 10:00 a.m. CDT - TDOC continues to work in close coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend inmate Jacob Allen Morley #674793. For more information: tn.gov/correction/news/2026/…

Inmate Gregory Lynn Redden has been apprehended and is back in TDOC custody. Updates will be provided as more details become available.

The Tennessee Department of Correction is responding to an escape from Nashville General Hospital involving inmate Gregory Redden. We urge anyone with information to contact local law enforcement or 1-844-TDC-FIND (844-832-3463). Updates will be provided as they become available.

Congratulations to the 42 graduates of BCOT Class 503-26! We're proud of their hard work and dedication as they begin their careers serving Tennessee. Join us in celebrating these new officers and their accomplishments! 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=LAjvjsfs…

Meet Adam Fuqua. He joined TDOC as a Correctional Officer & now helps others build rewarding careers as a Retention Specialist. Stop by TDOC’s Rapid Hire Event tomorrow & Saturday to meet Adam, learn more about a career with TDOC, and interview to become a Correctional Officer.

Join us for a Suicide Prevention & Awareness event tomorrow, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nashville Community Resource Center. The event is open to the public and will feature guest speakers, a panel discussion, and community resources. #SuicidePreventionMonth

Congratulations to Andrew Brown and Cody Gatlin on their promotions to Lieutenant at the Turney Center Annex! Both bring years of TDOC experience, leadership, and dedication to their new roles. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and wish them continued success!

We’re hiring Correctional Officers in Nashville! Interview --> Complete pre-hire steps --> Receive a conditional job offer - all in the same day! Register here: stateoftennessee.formstack.c….

We’re hiring Correctional Officers in Nashville! Interview ➡️Complete pre-hire steps ➡️Receive a conditional job offer. Walk-ins are welcome. Scan the QR code to register & complete your application in advance, or visit stateoftennessee-cvlyz.forms…

Congratulations to Cpt. Melissa Riley, Cpt. Larico Nelson, and Lt. George Stubbs on their promotions at the DeBerry Special Needs Facility! Each brings years of correctional experience, leadership, and dedication to their new roles. Thank you for your continued service to TDOC!

Class 502-26 is graduating on Friday at 10:00 a.m. CDT. West Region Correctional Administrator Jason Clendenion will serve as the keynote speaker. You can watch the livestream on our Facebook page. Congratulations to the newest members of #teamTDOC! facebook.com/TNDepartmentofC…

The Johnson City Community Resource Center is partnering with Northeast State Community College to offer an Intro to Construction course! Students will learn basic construction skills while earning credentials that can lead to more job opportunities and higher-paying careers.

🎉Applications are now open for TDOC’s Fall 2026 Citizens' Correctional Academy! Get a rare “behind the wall” perspective on the operations, programs, and daily responsibilities of TDOC. ➡️Apply here by September 15: tn.gov/correction/about-us/c…