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Brushy Mountain Moves Last Inmates

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The last inmates to be housed at the Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex have been moved from the historic prison to their new location in Morgan County. The successful transition occurred June 4th at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), without incident, as the final inmates were taken by bus to the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg.

"I want to commend Warden Jim Worthington, Warden David Mills and their respective staffs for their work in this smooth transfer of inmates," said Commissioner George M. Little. "With the Morgan County Correctional Complex, Tennessee clearly has an asset that will hopefully serve us as well in the next century as Brushy Mountain has over the last century."


TDOC/BOPP Joint Plan

Photo of Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex

The Department of Correction and the Board of Probation and Parole have developed a joint plan to ensure the success of offenders, enhance public safety and reduce the recidivism rate.

 

Commissioner George Little and Chairman Charles Traughber explain how the plan will work.


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