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CoreCivic Revenue Jumps 27 Percent as Company Sells Detention Centers to DHS

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Pipitone, as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · August 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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Nashville-based CoreCivic has seen a significant increase in revenue. The company's revenue jumped 27 percent, driven by a major sale. CoreCivic sold four properties to the Department of Homeland Security. The sale was valued at $2.2 billion and took place in the second quarter. Further details about the transaction and its impact on CoreCivic's operations are available from the Nashville Scene.

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Category: business · Published: August 11, 2026 · Source: Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · Reading time: 1 min

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CoreCivic Revenue Jumps 27 Percent as Company Sells Detention Centers to DHS

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