UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Corrections Corporation of America

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		001-16109		62-1763875
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10 Burton Hills Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37215

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(615) 263-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     Corrections Corporation of America (the “Company”) has appointed Brian Collins as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company, effective September 14, 2009. Mr. Collins will succeed William K. Rusak who earlier this year announced his decision to retire from the Company. Mr. Rusak has agreed to remain with the Company through June 2010 to provide assistance with the transition and other human resources related matters.

     Since joining the Company in June 2006, Mr. Collins, age 52, has served as the Company’s Vice President, Operations, a role that has provided him insight to operations and staffing needs in a correctional setting, as well as an understanding of the specialized training and career development required of corrections professionals. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Collins served for 25 years in a variety of roles with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., including personnel training and development, field operations and support management. Mr. Collins holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and serves on the Alcohol and Drug Council Board of Middle Tennessee.

     In connection with his appointment, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Collins. The material terms of Mr. Collins’s employment agreement are generally as described below, subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the employment agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.

     Duties. Mr. Collins will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company and such other office or offices to which he may be appointed or elected by the Board of Directors of the Company. Subject to the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors of the Company, Mr. Collins will perform such duties as are customarily associated with the offices of the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and such other offices to which he may be appointed or elected by the Board of Directors.

     Term. Subject to the termination provisions described below, the term of the employment agreement expires on December 31, 2009 and is subject to three one-year automatic renewals unless either party gives not less than 60 days prior written notice to the other party that it is electing not to extend the agreement.

     Compensation. The agreement provides an annual base salary of $248,310 as well as customary benefits, including bonuses pursuant to the Company’s cash compensation incentive plans (assuming applicable performance targets are met), stock options or restricted stock awards pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans, life and health insurance, and reimbursement for membership fees in connection with memberships in professional and civic organizations which are approved in advance by the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company will also reimburse Mr. Collins for all reasonable travel and other business expenses incurred by Mr. Collins in performance of his duties. Compensation payable under the agreement is subject to annual review by the Board of Directors, or a committee or subcommittee thereof to which compensation matters have been delegated, and may be increased based on Mr. Collins’s personal performance and the performance of the Company.

     Termination of Agreement. Under the agreement, if the Company terminates the employment of Mr. Collins with “cause,” it is only required to pay Mr. Collins his salary earned through the date of such termination. If the Company terminates the employment of Mr. Collins without “cause,” including non-renewal by the Company, the Company generally is required to pay a cash severance payment equal to Mr. Collins’s annual base salary then in effect, payable in accordance with a predetermined schedule

based on the date of termination. In the event of termination in connection with a “change in control,” whether by resignation or otherwise, Mr. Collins will be entitled to receive (i) a lump sum cash payment equal to 2.99 times his base salary then in effect, (ii) certain tax reimbursement payments, and (iii) coverage under existing life, medical, disability, and health insurance plans for a period of one year.

     Non-Competition. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Collins is prohibited from competing with the Company during the term of his employment and for a period of one year following termination of employment. Mr. Collins is also subject to certain confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions during this period.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On September 9, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the new executive officer appointment. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits.

	10.1		Employment Agreement, dated as of September 9, 2009, with Brian Collins.
	99.1		Press Release dated September 9, 2009.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

No.		Exhibit
10.1		Employment Agreement, dated as of September 9, 2009, with Brian Collins.
99.1		Press Release dated September 9, 2009.

Exhibit 10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

     This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of this 9th day of September, 2009 is by and between Corrections Corporation of America, a Maryland corporation with its principal place of business at 10 Burton Hills Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee (the “Company”), and Brian D. Collins, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee (the “Executive”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

     WHEREAS, the Executive has been promoted by the Company to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 14, 2009 (the “Effective Date”); and

     WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive now desire to enter into this Agreement and set forth the terms and conditions of the Executive’s employment with the Company.

     NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual promises and covenants set forth below and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Executive do hereby agree as follows:

     1. Employment. From and after the Effective Date, the Executive shall serve as Executive Vice President, Human Resources of the Company and such other office or offices to which Executive may be appointed or elected by the Board of Directors. Subject to the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Executive shall perform such duties as are customarily associated with the office of Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and such other offices to which Executive may be appointed or elected by the Board of Directors. The Executive’s principal base of operations for the performance of his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement shall be the offices of the Company located in Nashville, Tennessee. The Executive agrees to abide by the Company’s Charter and Bylaws as in effect from time to time and the direction of its Board of Directors except to the extent such direction would be inconsistent with applicable law or the terms of this Agreement.

     2. Term. Subject to the provisions of termination as hereinafter provided, the initial term of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall terminate on December 31, 2009 (the “Initial Term”). Unless the Company notifies the Executive that his employment under this Agreement will not be extended or the Executive notifies the Company that he is not willing to extend his employment, the term of his employment under this Agreement shall automatically be extended for a series of three (3) additional one (1) year periods on the same terms and conditions as set forth herein (individually, and collectively, the “Renewal Term”). The Initial Term and the Renewal Term are sometimes referred to collectively herein as the “Term.”

     3. Notice of Non-Renewal. If the Company or the Executive elects not to extend the Executive’s employment under this Agreement, the electing party shall do so by notifying the other party in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term, or sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of any Renewal Term. The Executive’s date of termination, for purposes of this Agreement, shall be the date of the Company’s last payment to the Executive. For the purposes of this Agreement, the election by the Company not to extend the Executive’s employment hereunder for any renewal term shall be deemed a termination of the Executive’s employment without “Cause,” as hereinafter defined.

     4. Compensation.

     4.1 Base Salary. The Company shall pay the Executive an annual salary (“Base Salary”) of Two Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Ten dollars ($ 248,310.00) per annum, which shall be payable to the Executive hereunder in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices, but in no event less often than bi-weekly. Commencing at such time during 2010 when annual compensation for 2010 is reviewed and considered and following each year of the Executive’s employment with the Company thereafter, the Executive’s compensation will be reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Company, or a committee or subcommittee thereof to which compensation matters have been delegated, and after taking into consideration both the performance of the Company and the personal performance of the Executive, the Board of Directors of the Company, or any such committee or subcommittee, in their sole discretion, may increase the Executive’s compensation to any amount it may deem appropriate.

     4.2 Bonus. In the event both the Company and the Executive each respectively achieve certain financial performance and personal performance targets, as established by the Board of Directors, or a committee or subcommittee thereof to which compensation matters have been delegated, of the Company pursuant to a cash compensation incentive plan or similar plan established by the Company, the Company shall pay to the Executive an annual cash bonus during the Term of this Agreement pursuant to the terms of such plan. This bonus, if any, shall be paid to the Executive by March 15 of the year following the year in which the services which gave rise to the bonus were performed; provided, however, that if the Company is unable to determine the amount of such bonus prior to such date, then such bonus shall be paid no later than December 31 of such year. The Board of Directors of the Company, or applicable committee or subcommittee, may review and revise the terms of the cash compensation incentive plan or similar plan referenced above at any time, after taking into consideration both the performance of the Company and the personal performance of the Executive, among other factors, and may, in their sole discretion, amend the cash compensation incentive plan or similar plan in any manner it may deem appropriate; provided, however, that any such amendment to the plan shall not affect the Executive’s right to participate in such amended plan or plans.

     4.3 Benefits. The Executive shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually. In addition, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in all compensation or employee benefit plans or programs and receive all benefits and perquisites for which any salaried employees are eligible under any existing or future plan or program established by the Company for salaried employees. The Executive will participate to the extent permissible under the terms and provisions of such plans or programs in accordance with program provisions. These may include group hospitalization, health, dental care, life or other insurance, tax qualified pension, savings, thrift and profit sharing plans, termination pay programs, sick leave plans, travel or accident insurance, disability insurance, and contingent compensation plans including unit purchase programs and unit option plans. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company from amending or terminating any of the plans or programs applicable to salaried or senior executives as long as such amendment or termination is applicable to all salaried employees or senior executives. In addition, the Company shall pay, or reimburse Executive for,

all membership fees and related costs in connection with Executive’s membership in professional and civic organizations which are approved in advance by the Company. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.3, the Executive shall be reimbursed for such expenses no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which such expenses were incurred.

     4.4 Expenses Incurred in Performance of Duties. The Company shall promptly reimburse the Executive for all reasonable travel and other business expenses incurred by the Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement upon evidence of receipt and in accordance with Company policies. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.4, the Executive shall be reimbursed for such expenses no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which such expenses were incurred.

     4.5 Withholdings. All compensation payable hereunder shall be subject to withholding for federal income taxes, FICA and all other applicable federal, state and local withholding requirements.

     5. Termination of Agreement.

     5.1 General. During the term of this Agreement, the Company may, at any time and in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement with or without Cause (as hereinafter defined) or upon a Change in Control (as hereinafter defined), effective as of the date of provision of written notice to the Executive thereof.

     5.2 Effect of Termination With Cause. If the Executive’s employment with the Company shall be terminated with Cause: (i) the Company shall pay the Executive his Base Salary earned through the date of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Termination Date”); and (ii) the Company shall not have any further obligations to the Executive under this Agreement except those required to be provided by law or under the terms of any other agreement between the Company and the Executive.

     5.3 Definition of “Cause.” For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean: (i) the death of the Executive; (ii) the permanent disability of the Executive, which shall be defined as the inability of the Executive, as a result of physical or mental illness or incapacity, to substantially perform his duties pursuant to this Agreement for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days during any twelve (12) month period; (iii) the Executive’s conviction of a felony or of a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, including, without limitation, any act or crime involving misappropriation or embezzlement of Company assets or funds; (iv) willful or material wrongdoing by the Executive, including, but not limited to, acts of dishonesty or fraud, which could be expected to have a materially adverse effect, monetarily or otherwise, on the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, as determined by the Company and its Board of Directors; (v) material breach by the Executive of a material obligation under this Agreement or of his fiduciary duty to the Company or its stockholders; or (vi) the Executive’s intentional violation of any applicable local, state or federal law or regulation affecting the Company in any material respect, as determined by the Company and its Board of Directors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any of the events, actions or breaches set forth above are able to be remedied or cured by the Executive, Cause shall not be deemed to exist (and thus the Company may not terminate the Executive for Cause hereunder) unless the Executive fails to remedy or cure such event, action or breach within twenty (20) days after being given written notice by the Company of such event, action or breach.

     5.4 Effect of Termination Without Cause. If the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated without Cause, the Company shall pay to the Executive an amount equal to the Executive’s Base Salary, based upon the annual rate payable as of the date of termination, without any cost of living adjustments (the “Severance Amount”), which shall be payable as provided below. If the Executive is terminated under this Section 5.4 on or between January 1 and March 14 of any given calendar year during the Term, then the Severance Amount shall be payable for a period of one (1) year from the date of termination on the same terms and with the same frequency as the Executive’s Base Salary was paid prior to termination. If the executive is terminated under this Section 5.4 on or after March 15 and on or before December 31 of any given calendar year during the Term, then the Severance Amount shall be payable on the same terms and with the same frequency as the Executive’s Base Salary was paid prior to termination until March 14 of the following calendar year whereupon the remainder of the Severance Amount shall be paid in a lump sum payment to the Executive.

     5.5 Effect of Termination Upon a Change in Control. If the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated upon a Change in Control, the Company shall (i) pay to the Executive a one-time payment, to be paid within sixty (60) days of the date of termination (or, if earlier, by March 15 of the year following the year in which the Change in Control occurs), in an amount equal to 2.99 times the Executive’s Base Salary, based upon the annual rate payable as of the date of termination, without any cost of living adjustments; (ii) reimburse Executive for any Gross-Up Payment (as hereinafter defined) or other payment payable pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 herein; and (iii) continue to provide hospitalization, health, dental care, and life and other insurance benefits to the Executive for a period of one (1) year following such termination on the same terms and conditions existing immediately prior to termination, with the costs of such benefits (including the Company’s portion of any premiums) paid by the Company on the Executive’s behalf included in the Executive’s gross income. In addition to the foregoing, each of the following events shall be considered a termination upon a Change in Control for purposes of this paragraph: (i) the Executive’s voluntary resignation for any reason by the earlier of March 15 of the year following the year in which a Change in Control occurs or one-hundred eighty (180) days following a Change in Control, or (ii) a material reduction in the duties, powers or authority of the Executive as an officer or employee of the Company (a “Good Reason Termination”) within one-hundred eighty (180) days following a Change in Control. A termination under the circumstances listed in (ii) in the previous sentence shall be a Good Reason Termination only if (A) the Executive notifies the Company of the existence of the condition that otherwise constitutes a Good Reason Termination within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of the condition, (B) the Company fails to remedy the condition within thirty (30) days following it’s receipt of Executive’s notice of Good Reason Termination and (C) the Executive terminates employment with the Company due to the condition within two years of the initial existence of such condition.

     5.6 Definition of a “Change of Control”. “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events:

     (i) the acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act) of fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, but excluding for the purpose of this section, any such acquisition by (A) the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (B) any employee benefit plan (or related trust) or (C) any corporation with respect to which, following such acquisition, more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by individuals and entities who, immediately prior to such acquisition, were the beneficial owners of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; or

     (ii) the stockholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation or entity regardless of which entity is the survivor, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) at least fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or

     (iii) the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation or winding-up of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; or

     (iv) any event which the Board of Directors determines should constitute a Change in Control.

     5.7 Resignation by the Executive. The Executive shall be entitled to resign his employment with the Company at any time during the term of this Agreement. If the Executive resigns his employment with the Company for any reason other than as set forth in Section 5.5 herein: (i) the Company shall pay the Executive his Base Salary earned through the date of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company as the result of his resignation; and (ii) the Company shall not have any further obligations to the Executive under this Agreement except those required to be provided by law or under the terms of any other agreement between the Company and the Executive.

     5.8 Section 409A. It is intended that (1) each installment of the payments provided under this Agreement is a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and (2) that the payments satisfy, to the greatest extent possible, the exemptions from the application of Section 409A of the Code provided under Treasury Regulations 1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii), and 1.409A-1(b)(9)(v). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if the Company determines (i) that on the date Executive’s employment with the Company terminates or at such other time that the Company determines to be relevant, the Executive is a “specified employee” (as such term is

defined under Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(i)(1)) of the Company and (ii) that any payments to be provided to the Executive pursuant to this Agreement are or may become subject to the additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code or any other taxes or penalties imposed under Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A Taxes”) if provided at the time otherwise required under this Agreement then (A) such payments shall be delayed until the date that is six months after the date of Executive’s “separation from service” (as such term is defined under Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(h)) with the Company, or such shorter period that, as determined by the Company, is sufficient to avoid the imposition of Section 409A Taxes (the “Payment Delay Period”) and (B) such payments shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on such payments for the Payment Delay Period at a rate equal to the prime rate in effect as of the date the payment was first due (for this purpose, the prime rate will be based on the rate published from time to time in The Wall Street Journal). Any payments delayed pursuant to this Section 5.8 shall be made in a lump sum on the first day of the seventh month following the Executive’s “separation from service” (as such term is defined under Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(h)), or such earlier date that, as determined by the Committee, is sufficient to avoid the imposition of any Section 409A Taxes.

     6. Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

     6.1 Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation. The Executive hereby covenants and agrees that during the Term of the Executive’s employment hereunder and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly: (i) own any interest in, operate, join, control or participate as a partner, director, principal, officer or agent of, enter into the employment of, act as a consultant to, or perform any services for any entity (each a “Competing Entity”) which has material operations which compete with any business in which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is then engaged or, to the then existing knowledge of the Executive, proposes to engage; (ii) solicit any customer or client of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (other than on behalf of the Company) with respect to any business in which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is then engaged or, to the then existing knowledge of the Executive, proposes to engage; or (iii) induce or encourage any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to leave the employ of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; provided, that the Executive may, solely as an investment, hold not more than five percent (5%) of the combined voting securities of any publicly-traded corporation or other business entity. The foregoing covenants and agreements of the Executive are referred to herein as the “Restrictive Covenant.” The Executive acknowledges that he has carefully read and considered the provisions of the Restrictive Covenant and, having done so, agrees that the restrictions set forth in this Section 6.1, including without limitation the time period of restriction set forth above, are fair and reasonable and are reasonably required for the protection of the legitimate business and economic interests of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges that the Company would not have entered into this Agreement absent Executive’s agreement to the foregoing.

     In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, any of the provisions of this Section 6.1 or any parts hereof shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions or parts hereof shall nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable as though the invalid or unenforceable portions or parts had not been included herein. In the event that any provision of this Section 6.1 relating to the time period and/or the area of restriction and/or related aspects shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to exceed the maximum restrictiveness

such court deems reasonable and enforceable, the time period and/or area of restriction and/or related aspects deemed reasonable and enforceable by such court shall become and thereafter be the maximum restrictions in such regard, and the provisions of the Restrictive Covenant shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent deemed reasonable by such court.

     6.2 Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure. In consideration of the rights granted to the Executive hereunder, the Executive hereby agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter to hold in confidence all information concerning the Company or its business, including, but not limited to contract terms, financial information, operating data, or business plans or models, whether for existing, new or developing businesses, and any other proprietary information (hereinafter, collectively referred to as the “Proprietary Information”), whether communicated orally or in documentary or other tangible form. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the Company has invested considerable amounts of time and money in attaining and developing all of the information described above, and any unauthorized disclosure or release of such Proprietary Information in any form would irreparably harm the Company.

     7. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify the Executive to the fullest extent that would be permitted by law (including a payment of expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding) as in effect at the time of the subject act or omission, or by the Charter or Bylaws of the Company as in effect at such time, or by the terms of any indemnification agreement between the Company and the Executive, whichever affords greatest protection to the Executive, and the Executive shall be entitled to the protection of any insurance policies the Company may elect to maintain generally for the benefit of its officers or, during the Executive’s service in such capacity, directors (and to the extent the Company maintains such an insurance policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any company officer or director), against all costs, charges and expenses whatsoever incurred or sustained by the Executive (including but not limited to any judgment entered by a court of law) at the time such costs, charges and expenses are incurred or sustained, in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which the Executive may be made a party by reason of his being or having been an officer or employee of the Company, or serving as an officer or employee of an affiliate of the Company, at the request of the Company, other than any action, suit or proceeding brought against the Executive by or on account of his breach of the provisions of any employment agreement with a third party that has not been disclosed by the Executive to the Company. The provisions of this Section 7 shall specifically survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

     8. Tax Reimbursement Payment.

     (i) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event it shall be determined that any payment or distribution by or on behalf of the Company to or for the benefit of Executive as a result of a Change in Control, as defined herein, (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, a “Payment”) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, or any interest or penalties are incurred by Executive with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax together with any such interest and penalties are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then Executive shall be

entitled to receive an additional payment (a “Gross-Up Payment”) in an amount such that after payment by Executive of all taxes (including any interest or penalties imposed with respect to such taxes), including, without limitation, any income taxes (and any interest and penalties imposed with respect thereto) and Excise Tax imposed upon the Gross-Up Payment, Executive retains an amount of the Gross-Up Payment equal to the Excise Tax imposed upon the Payments.

     (ii) Subject to the provisions of subsection (iii) below, all determinations required to be made under this Section 8, including whether and when a Gross-Up Payment is required, the amount of such Gross-Up Payment and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determination, shall be made by a nationally recognized accounting firm or law firm selected by the Executive, subject to the consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld (the “Tax Firm”); provided, however, that the Tax Firm shall not determine that no Excise Tax is payable by the Executive unless it delivers to Executive a written opinion (the “Tax Opinion”) that failure to pay the Excise Tax and to report the Excise Tax and the payments potentially subject thereto on or with Executive’s applicable federal income tax return will not result in the imposition of an accuracy-related or other penalty on Executive. All fees and expenses of the Tax Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company, the Tax Firm shall make all determinations required under this Section 8, shall provide to the Company and Executive a written report setting forth such determinations, together with detailed supporting calculations, and, if the Tax Firm determines that no Excise Tax is payable, shall deliver the Tax Opinion to the Executive. Any Gross-Up Payment, as determined pursuant to this Section 8, shall be paid by the Company to Executive within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the Tax Firm’s determination. Subject to the other provisions of this Section 8, any determination by the Tax Firm shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive; provided, however, that the Executive shall only be bound to the extent that the determinations of the Tax Firm hereunder, including the determinations made in the Tax Opinion, are reasonable and reasonably supported by applicable law. The parties acknowledge, however, that as a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code at the time of the initial determination by the Tax Firm hereunder or as a result of a contrary determination by the Internal Revenue Service, it is possible that Gross-Up Payments which will not have been made by the Company should have been made (“Underpayment”), consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. In the event that it is ultimately determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (iii) below that the Executive is required to make a payment of any Excise Tax, the Tax Firm shall reasonably determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred and any such Underpayment shall be promptly paid by the Company to or for the benefit of Executive. In determining the reasonableness of the Tax Firm’s determinations hereunder and the effect thereof, the Executive shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to review such determinations with the Tax Firm and the Executive’s tax counsel. The Tax Firm’s determinations hereunder, and the Tax Opinion, shall not be deemed reasonable until the Executive’s reasonable objections and comments thereto have been satisfactorily accommodated by the Tax Firm.

     (iii) The Executive shall notify the Company in writing of any claims by the Internal Revenue Service that, if successful, would require the payment by the Company of the Gross-Up Payment. Such notification shall be given as soon as practicable but no later than thirty (30) calendar days after Executive actually receives notice in writing of such claim and shall apprise the Company of the nature of such claim and the date on which such claim is requested to be paid; provided however, that the failure of Executive to notify the Company of such claim (or to provide any required information with respect thereto) shall not affect any rights granted to the Executive under this Section 8 except to the extent that the Company is materially prejudiced in the defense of such claim as a direct result of such failure. The Executive shall not, unless otherwise required by the Internal Revenue Service, pay such claim prior to the expiration of the 30-day period following the date on which he gives such notice to the Company (or such shorter period ending on the date that any payment of taxes with respect to such claim is due). If the Company notifies the Executive in writing prior to the expiration of such 30-day period that it desires to contest such claim, the Executive shall:

     (1) give the Company any information reasonably requested by the Company relating to such claim;

     (2) take such action in connection with contesting such claim as the Company shall reasonably request in writing from time to time, including, without limitation, accepting legal representation with respect to such claim by an attorney selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to Executive;

     (3) cooperate with the Company in good faith in order effectively to contest such claim; and

     (4) if the Company elects not to assume and control the defense of such claim, permit the Company to participate in any proceedings relating to such claim;

     provided, however, that the Company shall bear and pay directly all costs and expenses (including additional interest and penalties incurred in connection with such contest and shall indemnify and hold the Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, for any Excise Tax or income tax (including interest and penalties with respect thereto) imposed as a result of such representation and payment of costs and expenses. Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this subsection (iii), the Company shall have the right, at its sole option, to assume the defense of and control all proceedings in connection with such contest, in which case it may pursue or forego any and all administrative appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the taxing authority in respect of such claim and may either direct the Executive to pay the tax claimed and sue for a refund or contest the claim in any permissible manner, and the Executive agrees to prosecute such contest to a determination before any administrative tribunal, in a court of initial jurisdiction and in one or more appellate courts, as the Company shall determine; provided, however, that if the Company directs the Executive to pay such claim and sue for a refund, the Company shall advance the amount of such payment to

the Executive, on an interest-free basis and shall indemnify and hold the Executive harmless, on an after-tax basis, from any Excise Tax or income tax (including interest or penalties with respect thereto) imposed with respect to such advance or with respect to any imputed income with respect to such advance; and further provided that any extension of the statue of limitations relating to payment of taxes for the taxable year of the Executive with respect to which such contested amount is claimed to be due is limited solely to such contested amount. Furthermore, the Company’s right to assume the defense of and control the contest shall be limited to issues with respect to which a Gross-Up Payment would be payable hereunder, and the Executive shall be entitled to settle or contest, as the case may be, any other issue raised by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority.

     (iv) If, after the receipt by the Executive of an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to this Section 8, the Executive becomes entitled to receive any refund with respect to such claim, the Executive shall (subject to the Company’s complying with the requirements of subsection (iii) above) promptly pay to the Company the amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after taxes applicable thereto). If, after the receipt by the Executive of an amount advanced by the Company pursuant to subsection (iii) above, a determination is made that the Executive is not entitled to a refund with respect to such claim and the Company does not notify the Executive in writing of its intent to contest such denial of refund prior to the expiration of thirty (30) days after such determination, then such advance shall, to the extent of such denial, be forgiven and shall not be required to be repaid and the amount of forgiven advance shall offset, to the extent thereof, the amount of Gross-Up Payment required to be paid.

     (v) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 8, any Gross-Up payment due under this Section 8 shall be paid to the Executive no later than December 31 of the year following the year (A) any Excise Tax is paid to the Internal Revenue Service regarding this Section 8 or (B) any tax audit or litigation brought by the Internal Revenue Service or other relevant taxing authority related to this Section 8 is completed or resolved.

     9. Notices. Any notice required or desired to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, transmitted by facsimile or mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested, or delivered by overnight courier service and shall be deemed to have been given on the date of its delivery, if delivered, and on the third (3rd) full business day following the date of the mailing, if mailed, to each of the parties thereto at the following respective addresses or such other address as may be specified in any notice delivered or mailed as above provided:

(i) If to the Executive, to:

Brian D. Collins
3305 Appian Court
Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174

(ii) If to the Company, to:

Corrections Corporation of America
10 Burton Hills Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Facsimile: (615) 263-3010

     10. Waiver of Breach. The waiver by either party of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by the other party.

     11. Assignment. The rights and obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Company. The Executive acknowledges that the services to be rendered by him are unique and personal, and the Executive may not assign any of his rights or delegate any of his duties or obligations under this Agreement.

     12. Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes in full and in all respects any prior oral or written agreement between the parties with respect to Executive’s employment with the Company. It may not be changed orally but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension or discharge is sought.

     13. Controlling Law. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Tennessee.

     14. Headings. The sections, subjects and headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

     15. Enforcement. If the Executive is the prevailing party in any dispute among the parties hereto regarding the enforcement of one or more of the provisions of this Agreement, then the Company shall reimburse the Executive for any reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by him in connection with such dispute.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written.

		EXECUTIVE:
		Brian D. Collins
		/s/ Brian D. Collins
		COMPANY:
		CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA
		By:		/s/ Damon T. Hininger
				Name: Damon T. Hininger
				Title: President & Chief Operations Officer

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

Contact:		Investors — Karin Demler, 615-263-3005 Media — Louise Grant, 615-263-3106

CORRECTION — Corrections Corporation of America
Announces Brian Collins to Succeed
William Rusak as Chief Human Resources Officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn., September 09, 2009 — In the news release, “Corrections Corporation of America Announces Brian Collins to Succeed William Rusak as Chief Human Resources Officer,” issued earlier today by Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: cxw), we are advised by the company that Brian D. Collins will succeed William K. Rusak as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective “September 14, 2009,” rather than “September 14, 2010” as originally issued. Complete corrected text follows.

Corrections Corporation of America Announces Brian Collins to
Succeed William Rusak as Chief Human Resources Officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn., September 9, 2009 — Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW), the nation’s largest corrections management provider to government agencies, announced that Brian D. Collins has been named to succeed William K. Rusak as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 14, 2009. Rusak has agreed to remain with CCA to provide assistance with the transition and other matters related to human resources through June 30, 2010.

Since joining CCA in 2006, Collins, age 52, has served as Vice President, Operations. In his new role, Collins will be responsible for the strategic, operational and administrative role of the human resources functions for CCA’s workforce of nearly 17,500 employees. During his three year tenure at CCA, he has held the position of Vice President, Operations, providing him insight to operations and staffing needs in a correctional setting. He has also gained an understanding of the specialized training and career development required of corrections professionals.

Prior to joining CCA, Collins served in a variety of business and human resources roles during his 25 year career with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., including personnel training and development, field operations and support management. Collins earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and serves on the Alcohol and Drug Council Board of Middle Tennessee.

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“Brian has proven himself during his tenure at CCA as not only a proficient leader in the area of facility operations and financial management, but also as a skilled visionary and hands-on practitioner in the very important areas of recruitment, staff retention, professional development and leadership succession,” said Damon Hininger, President and Chief Operating Officer. “Brian has impressed our management team with his keen focus on our workforce dynamics and our ability to achieve short and long term objectives related to broad areas involving the effective staffing of our prisons, jails and detention centers.”

Hininger acknowledged Bill Rusak’s many accomplishments during his tenure. “Bill served as a consultant to CCA prior to being named an EVP. During his entire scope of service with CCA, he has brought consistency and stability to our human resources functions. Bill leaves us with a strong foundation, which Brian can build upon as we move towards our vision of being the best adult, secure correctional system in the country.”

In discussing his new role with CCA, Collins commented, “I am very excited about this opportunity. I helped mold some of the personnel staffing and retention models at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club and know that with CCA’s dynamic workforce and vision we can achieve strong successes at each of our facilities.”

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 three states. We currently operate 65 facilities, including 44 company-owned facilities, with a total design capacity of approximately 87,000 beds in 19 states and the District of Columbia. We specialize 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.