# Tennessee's Execution Protocol Under Fire | Nashville News

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Podcast: [Nashville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372)
Published: 2026-07-01T23:53:56+00:00
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Tennessee’s new lethal injection protocol has quietly stripped execution teams of a crucial training step—mock IV insertion—after a botched execution exposed alarming gaps in staff competence. The procedure, halted after over an hour of failed IV attempts on the inmate’s arms and chest, now excludes IV practice entirely, a move prompted by an independent review. Compounding the issue, the contracted physician admitted he hadn’t performed the specific central line insertion since 2013, raising serious ethical and competency questions. Worse, the protocol lacks transparency around team vetting, with no clear process for verifying qualifications or external oversight—leaving selection shrouded in confidentiality rather than medical expertise. This episode exposes a troubling disconnect between protocol, practice, and ethics in the administration of death sentences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/88c938b636db88e4

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