Tennessee Plans $360M in New Youth Prisons
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Tennessee Plans $360M in New Youth Prisons
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As states nationwide close youth prisons, Tennessee's Department of Children's Services (DCS) has budgeted $360 million for two facilities totaling up to 256 beds, opening in 2028 and 2029.
DCS cites bed shortages and rising police reports of violent . . .
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Tennessee Plans $360M in New Youth Prisons
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As states nationwide close youth prisons, Tennessee's Department of Children's Services (DCS) has budgeted $360 million for two facilities totaling up to 256 beds, opening in 2028 and 2029.
DCS cites bed shortages and rising police reports of violent . . .