“After reviewing the unique merits of each case, I have made the decision to grant these individuals executive clemency,” said Gov. Lee. “These men and women have shown they are ready for productive lives beyond their sentences, and I appreciate the Board of Parole’s consideration in this process.”

Executive Clemency Grants

• Adam Braseel of Grundy County – Executive Action: Exoneration
• Brandon Benson of Anderson County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Nathaniel Boyd of Shelby County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Relerford Brown of Fentress County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Charles Diffie of South Carolina – Executive Action: Pardon
• Zenobia Dobson of Knox County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Michael Graham of Perry County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Tina Jackson of Haywood County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Eugene Lee of Florida – Executive Action: Pardon
• Quantel Lindsey of Georgia – Executive Action: Pardon
• Jasbir Mann of Massachusetts – Executive Action: Pardon
• Kevin Nunley of Bedford County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Charles Sanderfur of Davidson County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Kenney Simpson of Sullivan County – Executive Action: Pardon
• Mindy Dodd of Rutherford County – Executive Action: Commutation to immediate parole eligibility
• Jamie Grimes of Davidson County – Executive Action: Commutation to immediate parole eligibility
• Charles Hall of Shelby County – Executive Action: Commutation to parole eligibility upon completing certain programming

Proclamations granting individuals clemency can be viewed here. Executive clemency decisions are made in consultation with the Tennessee Board of Parole, which issues non-binding recommendations for each case.