Knox County returns more former prisoners to jail than any of Tennessee’s other metro areas. Josh Smith is pushing local leaders to break the cycle.
Building Second Chances
East Knoxville’s historic Dogan-Gaither Courts building will become home to men reentering society after prison.
‘It’s Almost Unbelievable’
Knox County entrepreneur and prison reform advocate Josh Smith receives a pardon from the departing president.
Breaking Out
Gov. Bill Lee’s criminal justice task force says the state needs to reform everything from sentencing guidelines to mental health services. Will the governor follow through?
A Free Man
Josh Smith built a multi-million-dollar company from nothing, all while hiding a secret. Now he’s using his resources and personal story to fight for criminal justice reform.