Gov. Bill Lee looks to solve high turnover rate in Tennessee prisons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – During Gov. Bill Lee’s budget hearings, he addressed filling correctional officer roles. According to Lee, there are more than 26% of correction officer vacancies in Tennessee prisons, including 651 vacant positions. In 2024, around 1,200 officers were hired, however, due to high turnover rates, Tennessee…

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