Lawmakers call for answers after 2 Tennessee inmate escapes

Posted Monday, October 26, 2026 11:56 pm

Kelly Milan (via WKRN News 2)

State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) said the escapes point to deeper problems inside the prison system.

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