The private prison operator in Tennessee is facing increasing federal scrutiny amid numerous complaints from inmates and their families. Investigations by the Department of Justice have been reported alongside a series of lawsuits, including one filed following the death of an inmate at Trousdale. Since 2022, the state has penalized the operator, CoreCivic, $29.5 million for failing to meet contract requirements. Additionally, the operator has spent millions settling claims related to mistreatment within the facility.