Event Brief
Oct 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM ET
Morgan County prison warden to retire
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Shawn Phillips is retiring as warden of the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, and Jonathan Higdon is slated to take over. The Tennessee Department of Correction spokesperson confirmed Phillips’ retirement, according to the Roane County News; Higdon is transferring from his current role.
WHO: Warden Shawn Phillips and incoming warden Jonathan Higdon
WHAT: Phillips is retiring as warden of the Morgan County Correctional Complex, and Higdon is slated to succeed him.
WHEN: Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM ET
WHERE: Morgan County, Tennessee
WHY: Reason not reported.
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