What This Story Is About
- A judge ordered the Tennessee Department of Corrections to take custody of 149 state inmates from Davidson County jails within 10 days.
Why It Matters
- Metro says the state’s delayed transfers have contributed to jail overcrowding, safety concerns and financial costs for Nashville taxpayers.
- TDOC must accept the 149 inmates within 10 days of the July 24 court order.
For Context
- Metro filed court motions earlier in 2026, saying the state’s failure to take custody of its inmates had already cost Nashville more than $5 million.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Davidson County Chancery Court judge has ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction to take custody of 149 state inmates currently being held in Davidson County jails.
The court granted Metro Nashville’s request Friday, ordering TDOC and Commissioner Frank Strada to accept the inmates within 10 calendar days.
‘Severe overcrowding.’ Metro Nashville says state’s noncompliance regarding custody of inmates costing city more than $5M…