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Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Interim commissioner for Tennessee Department of Correction announced

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Governor Bill Lee appointed Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction following the resignation of Frank Strada.

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  1. WKRN Nashville

    Gov. Lee names interim TDOC commissioner following botched executions (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    Nearly a month after Frank Strada, the former head of Tennessee's prison system resigned, Gov. Bill Lee has named an interim commissioner to lead the Tennessee Department of Correction.

  2. WATE Knoxville

    Interim commissioner for Tennessee Department of Correction announced (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    Governor Bill Lee appointed Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction following the resignation of Frank Strada.

  3. WREG Memphis

    Gov. Lee appoints interim TDOC commissioner after Pike's botched execution (opens WREG Memphis)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Gov Bill Lee on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Correction, effective immediately. Hansen will serve as interim commissioner while maintaining his current duties as assistant commissioner of community sup…

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