Corrections Corporation of America to Webcast Annual Meeting of Stockholders

May 12, 2004

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - May 12, 2004 - Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) announced today that it will webcast its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, beginning at 11:00 a.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, May 13, 2004.

A live broadcast of Corrections Corporation of America's annual meeting will be available on-line through the webcast section under the Investor page of the Company's website at www.correctionscorp.com. The on-line replay will be archived on the Company's website following the conference call.

About CCA

CCA 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 four states. CCA currently operates 65 facilities, including 38 company-owned facilities, with a total design capacity of approximately 66,000 beds in 20 states and the District of Columbia. CCA 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, our 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. We also provide health care (including medical, dental and psychiatric services), food services and work and recreational programs.

CCA 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.