Death Row Welcomes You

In "Death Row Welcomes You," journalist Steven Hale explores Tennessee's recent, unprecedented surge in executions, which saw seven inmates put to death in under two years, a stark contrast to national trends. Focusing on the lives of condemned prisoners at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution and their visitors, Hale highlights the unexpected connections formed between average individuals and death row inmates. The narrative delves into how these encounters change visitors' perspectives on life, death, and the death penalty, all told with profound humanity and empathy.