Many problems that have been highlighted at Trousdale Turner are also present at CoreCivic’s South Central Correctional Facility. Three mothers described an understaffed facility where violence, extortion and drugs are prevalent but assistance and communication from prison officials is scarce.

A new court watch group in Nashville hopes to hold judges and the criminal justice system accountable, educate the public on issues, and help Nashville’s citizens understand what they are voting for. ✏️: @mikeiereiland.bsky.social

Body-worn and dashcam footage capture a conversation between a Tennessee State Trooper and ICE about a May immigration sting in Nashville, as the state refuses to release the names or faces of those involved. ✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social

We got new footage of a May ICE arrest in Nashville. Every law enforcement face is blurred and the THP refuses to identify the trooper who repeatedly covers them removes his bodycam. But in this clip, you can hear the trooper and ICE discussing flaws in the local sting and changes at ICE.

Ex-Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada was sentenced to three years in prison, a $30,000 fine and a year of supervised release for his role in Phoenix Solutions on Tuesday. He maintains his innocence and plans to appeal. ✏️: @mikeiereiland.bsky.social

Meet Banner courts reporter Mikeie Honda Reiland, a Nashville native who’s written magazine pieces for @oxfordamerican.bsky.social and @bittersouth.bsky.social. ✏️: mikeiereiland.bsky.social

Cade Cothren was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, a year of probation and a $25,000 fine for his role in Phoenix Solutions on Tuesday. Cothren's lengthy hearing pushed former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada’s sentencing until next week.