Tennessee Launched Digital Remembrance Wall
The state district attorneys created an online memorial to honor homicide victims and preserve their legacies.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Violence
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference has launched a new digital Remembrance Wall for homicide victims. The online platform provides a space for family and friends to share stories, photos, and videos to honor their loved ones.
Why it matters
The project serves as a permanent digital archive designed to preserve the legacies of homicide victims across the state. It offers families a dedicated venue to collectively mourn and keep the memory of their family members alive.
The digital memorial currently hosts more than 250 individual homicide victim profiles. The site launch was accompanied by a one-minute tribute video featuring Carolyn Simmons.
The players
Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference
This organization represents the district attorneys across the state of Tennessee and oversees regional prosecutorial policy.
Carolyn Simmons
She is a featured subject in the tribute video released alongside the digital memorial project.
The details
Family members and friends submit the content for the wall, which includes photos, videos, and written stories. The project was specifically timed to coincide with the National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims.
Timeline
The Remembrance Wall officially launched on September 25, 2026.
Legal Context
The Remembrance Wall launch aligns with the National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims, mirroring national efforts to provide structured platforms for victim advocacy and recognition. This initiative builds on regional efforts to centralize support resources for families impacted by violent crime.
Families across the state can now submit their own stories and images to the digital archive to honor their victims. This provides a centralized and accessible way for residents to participate in a statewide effort of remembrance and support.
The takeaway
Digital memorials provide a lasting way for communities to engage with the impact of violent crime beyond the courtroom. Families seeking to participate should gather photographs and personal stories to contribute to their loved ones' profiles.
Further reading
Find more information on how the state addresses Violence through regional support initiatives.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBBJ TV.
