From Detention Centers to Juvenile Justice Campuses, BELL Construction Prioritizes Communication, Flexibility and Operational Outcomes
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Tennessee Department of Correction Expands Officer Safety with Statewide Wearable Alert System
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is making a significant investment in employee safety through the statewide deployment of wearable emergency alert technology designed to provide correctional officers and staff with immediate access to assistance during critical incidents.
Tennessee DOC Rolls Out Mobile Community Supervision Offices
The Tennessee Department of Correction has launched mobile community supervision offices aimed at expanding probation and parole access in rural parts of the state.
Williamson County Breaks Ground on New Adult Detention Center
Officials in Williamson County, Tenn., and representatives from BELL Construction broke ground June 10 on a new 230,000-square-foot adult detention center designed to expand detention capacity and support a broader range of justice services as the county continues to grow.
Nashville, Davidson County Announce Intent to Award to Design-Build Team on New $410 Million Detention Facility Project
The Davidson County, Tenn., Department of Finance Division of Purchases recently announced a notice of intent to award the design-build team for the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Replacement Correctional Facility.
Nashville, Davidson County Seek Design and Construction Contractor for New $410 Million Detention Facility
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has begun early procurement steps for a major jail replacement project, seeking a contractor to demolish two existing facilities on a campus on Harding Place and construct a new detention center on the same site.
Groundbreaking Held for New Juvenile Justice Center in Tennessee
BELL Construction and leaders from Williamson County, Tenn., have broken ground on a new 114,900-square-foot juvenile justice center in Franklin, a project county officials say is designed to strengthen rehabilitation and family engagement for youth in custody.
New Sullivan County, Tenn., Jail Improves Classification and Care
The new $106 million, 190,000-square-foot Sullivan County Jail was recently completed in Blountville.
Nashville’s Bold New Vision for Juvenile Justice
The Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment (NYCE) is a realization of that vision and a statement of values on how a city should treat its most vulnerable juvenile justice-involved youth.
Commission Approves New DeKalb County Jail Site on Smith Road
DeKalb County Commissioners approved plans to build a new jail on Smith Road, opting for a more cost-effective site and approving up to $35 million in funding without requiring a public referendum.