News Release

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 13, 2007  Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) the nation's largest provider of corrections management services to government agencies, announced today that John Ferguson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at Bank of America's 37th Annual Investment Conference at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, California.

CCA's presentation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The audio-webcast of the presentation and break-out session will be accessible on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.correctionscorp.com. The written materials accompanying the presentation will also be available on the Company's website at the time of the presentation. The webcast will be archived at www.correctionscorp.com for 30 days after the event.

About the Company

The Company is the nation's largest owner and operator of privatized correctional and detention facilities and one of the largest prison operators in the United States, behind only the federal government and three states. The Company currently operates 65 facilities, including 41 company-owned facilities, with a total design capacity of approximately 75,000 beds in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The Company specializes in owning, operating and managing prisons and other correctional facilities and providing inmate residential and prisoner transportation services for governmental agencies. In addition to providing the fundamental residential services relating to inmates, the Company's facilities offer a variety of rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, religious services, life skills and employment training and substance abuse treatment. These services are intended to reduce recidivism and to prepare inmates for their successful re-entry into society upon their release. The Company also provides health care (including medical, dental and psychiatric services), food services and work and recreational programs.

The Company takes no responsibility for updating the information contained in this press release following the date hereof to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events or for any changes or modifications made to this press release or the information contained herein by any third-parties, including, but not limited to, any wire or internet services.

Contact:
Karin Demler
Investor Relations
615-263-3005