Daron Hall

A Nashville judge ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) to take custody of 149 incarcerated individuals from Davidson County jails, citing overcrowding, safety risks, and financial burdens on taxpayers. Metro Nashville argued TDOC delayed transfers of sentenced felons, violating state law requiring custody within 14 days of sentencing.

A Davidson County Chancery Court judge ordered the Tennessee Department of Corrections to take custody of 149 state inmates from Davidson County jails within 10 days. Metro Nashville cited overcrowding, safety concerns, and financial costs, noting the city has spent over $5 million due to delayed transfers. The court ruled TDOC has a legal duty to accept inmates after sentencing paperwork and a 14-day period.

A Davidson County judge ordered Tennessee's Department of Correction to transfer 149 inmates from Nashville jails within 10 days due to overcrowding caused by delayed transfers. Metro Nashville sued the state, citing safety and financial concerns, and the court rejected the state's claim of insufficient capacity. Sheriff Daron Hall praised the decision as a step toward improving the correctional system.

Nashville faces a flood watch with heavy rain and potential flash flooding through the weekend. Metro officials are seeking state action to transfer state prisoners held in local jails to reduce overcrowding. Darden Copeland's congressional campaign shows a close race in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.