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Topic: Tennessee

Tennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution left inmate critically ill

By Molly Chebet   2026-10-04 14:59:05

The head of Tennessee’s state prison system has resigned following a botched execution that left death row inmate Christa Pike in critical condition.

Woman in hospital after Tennessee's second failed execution in 2026

By AFP   2026-10-01 10:48:17

A Tennessee woman convicted of murder survived two lethal injection doses, marking the state's second failed execution in months and prompting it to halt capital punishment this year.

Christa Pike survives two lethal injection doses as Tennessee execution fails

By Sharon Namarome   2026-10-01 10:01:49

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived an attempted execution after officials administered two doses of pentobarbital. She was taken to hospital as authorities launched a review

Tennessee Governor proposes renaming Nashville Airport in honour of Dolly Parton

By Joan Oyiela   2026-08-29 12:33:11

The Metro Nashville Airport Authority will discuss its naming policy and Governor Lee’s proposal to rename the airport at its Thursday, September 17 meeting