TOP PHOTO: The Morgan County Correctional Facility has an onsite woodshop operated by the inmates, and the inmates reconditioned the benches.

JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- A project long in the works has been completed. Yesterday, the benches in the lower courtroom of the Campbell County Courthouse were revealed. They had been shipped to the Morgan County Correctional Facility (MCCF) for the work to be completed.

Sen. Ken Yager was instrumental in the project. During a campaign announcement in Campbell County several years ago, Yager said he noticed the condition of the benches. Eventually, he was able to work with the warden of MCCF, Mike Parris, in the restoration of the benches.

The MCCF has an onsite woodshop operated by the inmates. The inmates reconditioned the benches.

Sen. Ken Yager (left) thanked Mike Parris (right) warden of the Morgan County Correctional Complex for the work completed at his facility.
The benches in the lower courtroom have been restored.
Eighth Judicial District Chancellor Elizabeth Asbury expressed her gratitude for the work.
Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Zach Walden commented on the “great work” being done at the MCCF.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 8/16/2023- 6AM)

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