A late-night riot at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center on Sunday, June 8, led to a large-scale multi-agency response, including assistance from the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and its Special Response Team.
The incident began shortly after 10 p.m. when the Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department received reports of a disturbance inside the facility. During the incident, three correctional officers were taken hostage by inmates. All three were safely recovered with no major injuries, according to officials.
The riot was contained entirely within the facility’s perimeter. At no time did inmates breach the outer fences, and no escapes occurred. Officers deployed gas into the prison yard to regain control and force inmates back into their cells.
Approximately 100 officers from surrounding counties—including Sumner, Wilson, Macon, Smith—and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded to the scene. THP deployed around 75 troopers, including members of its Special Operations Unit and negotiators, to secure the perimeter.
Smith County Sheriff’s Office personnel, including members of the SRT team, were among the agencies that responded.
By early morning, the situation was under control. The Tennessee Department of Correction and CoreCivic, the private operator of the facility, remained on-site for continued operations and investigation.
“There’s no threat at all,” said Trousdale County Sheriff Ray Russell. “The prisoners never got to the main fence where they could escape. They were in a yard and contained.”
Further details regarding the cause of the riot or potential charges are expected to be released by the Tennessee Department of Correction or CoreCivic.
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