“We have been overwhelmed by the graciousness and generosity of the people of Chattanooga. We have felt your prayers, and we have been humbled by your show of love.“
– Kelly Cotton, the wife of Capt. Chris Cotton, the inspector-instructor for Mike Battery.
“Sure it’s more dangerous. You don’t need to be a prison expert to figure that out.”
– House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh, D-Ripley, referring to the fact that about 322 Tennessee prison guards have quit since a new overtime policy was implemented in 2014.
“It’s clear to me people are affected way beyond Chattanooga because of this tragedy.”