Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada to Resign

Memphis, TN, October 3, 2026 — Memphis, Tennessee –

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada is slated to resign from his position this month. The announcement was made by Governor Bill Lee.

Details regarding the specific date of Commissioner Strada's departure were not immediately available. His tenure with the Tennessee Department of Correction has concluded following the governor's announcement. The department oversees correctional facilities and inmate management across the state of Tennessee.

Governor Bill Lee, who is responsible for appointing the commissioner, made the announcement regarding the resignation. Further information concerning the reasons for Commissioner Strada's resignation or any transitional plans for leadership at the department were not provided at the time of the announcement.

The Tennessee Department of Correction is a state agency tasked with managing Tennessee’s prison system. It operates under the executive branch of the state government. The role of the Commissioner is to lead this agency, implementing policies and overseeing operations to ensure public safety and the management of incarcerated individuals.

Information regarding a successor or interim leadership for the department was not disclosed. The timeline for the appointment of a new commissioner is also pending. This development marks a significant change in the leadership of Tennessee's correctional system.

Story summarized from the original created by Deja Davis on wreg.com, see more information here.

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