The Tennessee Innocence Project

The Tennessee Innocence Project Investigating and litigating claims of actual innocence in Tennessee.

Don't miss this!Our Executive Director Jason Gichner sat down with Tala Shatara at Midwest Communications to discuss the...
09/04/2026

Don't miss this!
Our Executive Director Jason Gichner sat down with Tala Shatara at Midwest Communications to discuss the Tennessee Innocence Project and the work we do.
Thank you to Tala for having us! Be sure to tune in to Yall 106.7, Mix 92.9, and Jack 96.3 on September 6th to listen for yourself!

Tomorrow's the day! 🍦🎉September 2nd | Jeni's 12 South | 4:00–7:00 PM 25% of every purchase helps bring innocent people h...
09/01/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🍦🎉

September 2nd | Jeni's 12 South | 4:00–7:00 PM

25% of every purchase helps bring innocent people home.

Ice cream that does good? Yes please. See you there!

Bring justice education to your campus. Want to help your campus community better understand wrongful convictions and th...
08/31/2026

Bring justice education to your campus.

Want to help your campus community better understand wrongful convictions and the work of the Tennessee Innocence Project?

Invite TIP to your campus for a conversation about wrongful convictions, the criminal justice system, and the pursuit of justice.

Whether you’re a student organization, professor, or campus leader, you can help bring these conversations to your community.

Interested in bringing TIP to your campus? Click here to get in touch: https://www.tninnocence.org/get-in-touch/

Thomas Clardy is coming home!Today, Gov. Bill Lee granted Thomas Clardy commutation. Thomas will walk out of prison on ...
08/27/2026

Thomas Clardy is coming home!

Today, Gov. Bill Lee granted Thomas Clardy commutation. Thomas will walk out of prison on September 15th after serving almost 20 years for a crime he did not commit. We celebrate today with Thomas, his family, our incredible partners at Bass, Berry & Sims and the entire Team Thomas community.

Here we go again! Join us on September 2nd at Jeni's 12 South for a sweet treat! From 4:00 to 7:00 pm, 25% of all sales...
08/27/2026

Here we go again!

Join us on September 2nd at Jeni's 12 South for a sweet treat!

From 4:00 to 7:00 pm, 25% of all sales will be donated to Tennessee Innocence Project – and all you have to do is buy some ice cream!

We can't wait to see you there!

A morning well spent. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Coffeehouse Sessions and contributed to such...
08/19/2026

A morning well spent.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Coffeehouse Sessions and contributed to such a thoughtful and engaging morning. We’re grateful for this community and look forward to many more conversations ahead!

Stay up to date with news and events: https://www.tninnocence.org/

On August 18, 2021, Paul Shane Garrett's wrongful murder conviction was finally dismissed, after 8+ years fighting to pr...
08/18/2026

On August 18, 2021, Paul Shane Garrett's wrongful murder conviction was finally dismissed, after 8+ years fighting to prove what he always knew. Today we celebrate with him, and his family who fought so hard for his freedom. Here's to Shane, and to everyone still fighting for their own second chance.

Click here to learn more about Shane's story: https://www.tninnocence.org/case/paul-shane-garrett/

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for An Evening for Innocence, an intimate evening of conversation and connecti...
08/17/2026

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for An Evening for Innocence, an intimate evening of conversation and connection in support of the Tennessee Innocence Project.

The evening gave guests the opportunity to learn more about TIP’s work and the ongoing fight to correct wrongful convictions across Tennessee.

We are especially grateful to those who made the evening possible and to the friends and supporters who continue to invest in our mission. Your partnership helps us pursue justice and restore freedom to those who have been wrongfully convicted.

Tennessee Innocence Project is seeing a full-time staff attorney to join our Memphis office! If you are passionate about...
08/13/2026

Tennessee Innocence Project is seeing a full-time staff attorney to join our Memphis office! If you are passionate about freeing innocent Tennesseans, we would encourage you to apply!

As a member of TIP's legal team, this attorney will represent clients claiming actual innocence in postconviction matters, working toward: (1) a vacated conviction or sentence; (2) dismissal of all charges; and (3) release from prison.

All experience levels are welcome to apply, including 2026 law school graduates. Candidates should highlight any experience in criminal justice or complex litigation that sets them apart.

To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected] with “Staff Attorney - Memphis” in the subject line.

Full job description here: https://www.tninnocence.org/get-involved/jobs-internships/

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