10 signatures reached
To: Tennessee Department of Correction, Governor of Tennessee, Tennessee State Legislature, Federal Government (U.S. Department of Justice), CoreCivic (Private Operator)
SHUT DOWN TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTION CENTER.
SHUT DOWN TROUSDALE TURNER CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HARTSVILLE, TENNESSEE
Trousdale Turner Correctional Center has become one of the most dangerous prisons in the United States, with documented patterns of violence, neglect, and loss of life. In a single year, the facility reported multiple murders, at least 15 deaths, nearly 200 assaults, and dozens of sexual misconduct cases—an average of violent incidents occurring every few days. Chronic understaffing has made conditions even worse, with turnover rates exceeding 100% and over 30% of positions left unfilled, leaving many areas unsupervised and unsafe. These ongoing failures have drawn national attention, leading the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a federal civil rights investigation into the prison in 2024. Despite repeated complaints, lawsuits, riots, and the discovery of weapons inside the facility, meaningful change has not occurred. These facts make it clear that Trousdale Turner is not just poorly managed—it is a serious threat to human life and safety, and immediate action is necessary.
Trousdale Turner Correctional Center has become one of the most dangerous prisons in the United States, with documented patterns of violence, neglect, and loss of life. In a single year, the facility reported multiple murders, at least 15 deaths, nearly 200 assaults, and dozens of sexual misconduct cases—an average of violent incidents occurring every few days. Chronic understaffing has made conditions even worse, with turnover rates exceeding 100% and over 30% of positions left unfilled, leaving many areas unsupervised and unsafe. These ongoing failures have drawn national attention, leading the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a federal civil rights investigation into the prison in 2024. Despite repeated complaints, lawsuits, riots, and the discovery of weapons inside the facility, meaningful change has not occurred. These facts make it clear that Trousdale Turner is not just poorly managed—it is a serious threat to human life and safety, and immediate action is necessary.
Why is this important?
Signing this petition is a way to stand up for basic human rights and demand accountability where it has been repeatedly ignored. Trousdale Turner Correctional Center has a well-documented history of violence, deaths, and unsafe conditions, yet little meaningful change has been made. By adding your name, you are helping bring attention to a serious issue that affects not only those incarcerated, but also their families, staff, and the broader community. Every signature increases pressure on officials to take action, whether that means shutting the facility down or enforcing immediate reforms. Change only happens when people speak out, and your voice can help protect lives and ensure that no one is forced to live or work in such dangerous conditions.