Tom Hatcher
Coverage of Tom Hatcher in the Nexus archive.
- GOP lawmakers call for review of Tennessee’s execution process after failed lethal injection in 2026
Tennessee Republican senators are calling for an independent review of the state's execution process following a failed lethal injection attempt for death row inmate Tony Von Carruthers in May 2026. The execution was halted after the team could not establish a backup IV line, citing past issues with the Department of Correction's compliance with lethal injection protocols.
- Trousdale Turner guards to wear body cameras at privately-run prison
CoreCivic, a private prison company, will pay approximately $350,000 to equip officers with body cameras at Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility, though the delayed pilot program will not start on July 1 and some footage will be exempt from public records. The prison, under a federal civil rights investigation, faces criticism over past incidents, and the state senator overseeing the legislation has extended the program's deadline to ensure compliance.
- Tennessee senators’ unannounced prison visit irritates correction commissioner
Three Tennessee senators made an unannounced visit to a state prison where a guard was killed earlier this year, prompting a reaction from the Department of Correction commissioner. The visit aimed to assess conditions and progress on lock repairs after an inmate was indicted for murder. The warden answered questions but received calls from the commissioner during the visit.