Six locals granted clemency from Tennessee Gov. Lee

December 15, 2023

WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted clemency to 23 people on Friday. Six of those people are from this area, including Hamilton and Bradley Counties.

The six he granted pardons to in this area are:

Catrina Cabe of Hamilton County
Kamiko Michelle Paris of Hamilton County
Kevin Campbell of Hamilton County
Tara Woods of Hamilton County
Edward Guthrie of Bradley County
Joshua Owens of Bradley County

“After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 23 individuals executive clemency,” said Gov. Lee. “Each individual case is unique and warranted consideration, and I thank the Board of Parole members for their thoughtful recommendations throughout this process.”

The Tennessee Board of Parole gives recommendations for clemency, and then the governor makes the final decision.

These six individuals received a pardon, which is an official statement of forgiveness for those who have completed their prison time and are no longer incarcerated.

To be granted clemency, individuals must first fill out an application.

Here is the list of others in Tennessee granted clemency:

Amanda Vaughn, Perry County – Executive Action: Pardon
Ann Marie Byrd, Davidson County and Williamson County – Executive Action: Pardon
Brendan Sullivan, Blount County – Executive Action: Pardon
Cheryl Douglas, Rutherford County – Executive Action: Pardon
Chris Ann Hobson, Fayette County – Executive Action: Pardon
Christopher Park, Davidson County, Sumner County and Wilson County – Executive Action: Pardon
DeAndre Brown, Shelby County – Executive Action: Pardon
Demetria Garner, Davidson County – Executive Action: Pardon
Donnell Spraggins, Shelby County – Executive Action: Pardon
Eddie Criswell, Madison County – Executive Action: Pardon
Jimmy Harris, Overton County and Putnam County – Executive Action: Pardon
Joseph Claggett, Davidson County – Executive Action: Pardon
Melissa Whitehead-Gregory, Tipton County – Executive Action: Pardon
Michelle Lockwood-Tipton, Sevier County – Executive Action: Commutation to parole eligibility after serving 25
years
Rhonda Shelton, Davidson County – Executive Action: Pardon
Robert Scales, Davidson County – Executive Action: Pardon
Tylor Trotter, Knox County – Executive Action, Pardon