Explosive growth of life sentences in Tennessee hits minorities hardest, report finds The Citizen 5 years ago More than half of the people serving life sentences in Tennessee prisons are Black, a new report shows. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X How much will longer prison sentences in Tennessee cost? There are dueling estimates in NashvilleDateMarch 17, 2022In relation toLascassas'Poll tax' for convicted felons dropped in Rutherford County, lawsuit against Tennessee continuesDateMarch 23, 2021In relation toLascassasStudy: For every 8 people executed in the U.S., 1 is innocent; here's how Tennessee stacks upDateFebruary 24, 2021In relation toLascassas