Skip to Content

Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center


Photo of Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center

Located in Memphis, the Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center is one of two female facilities in the state prison system. The facility was opened in 1976 as a male institution and was converted to a female institution in June, 1999.

MLCC offers a variety of programs to inmates including drug and alcohol awareness support groups, therapeutic community programs and a dog training program called PPAWS, which is designed to help rehabilitate inmates while teaching them a marketable job skill.

Please visit our photo gallery for an inside look at the Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center.

Photo Gallery Link

TDOC/BOPP Joint Plan

Photo of Commissioner Little and Chairman Charles Traughber

The Department of Correction and the Board of Probation and Parole have developed a joint plan to ensure the success of offenders, enhance public safety and reduce the recidivism rate.

 

Commissioner George Little and Chairman Charles Traughber explain how the plan will work.

(video size 68 mb)
 (video transcript)

 

 

Recent News


    TDOC INMATE DEATH APPARENT SUICIDE

  • October 28, 2009
    The death of an inmate at the Morgan County Correctional Complex is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Inmate Michael Sean Allen was found dead in his cell at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26. The official cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy. ...More

    CECIL JOHNSON EXECUTION ADVISORY

  • October 27, 2009
    In accordance with state law, the Department of Correction is now accepting applications from recognized news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses for the scheduled execution of death row inmate Cecil C. Johnson, Jr. The execution is currently scheduled for 1 a.m. CST on December 2, 2009. ...More

    TDOC WOMEN'S PRISON JOINS FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

  • October 22, 2009
    A group of inmates at the Tennessee Prison for Women are lending a hand in the fight against breast cancer. More than 150 inmates will take part in a 5K walk to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event, at the prison track, will coincide with the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk this Saturday at LP Field. ...More


Before you visit an inmate...

How do I...