Corrections Corporation of America Announces Date for First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NASHVILLE, TN, Apr 17 (MARKET WIRE) --
Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) (CCA) announced today
that it will release its first quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, May
6, 2008.

A live broadcast of Corrections Corporation of America's conference call
will
begin at 10:00 a.m. central time and is accessible through CCA's website at
www.correctionscorp.com under the "Webcasts" section of the Investor page. An
on-line replay of the call will be archived on our website promptly following
the conference call. In addition, there will be a telephonic replay
available beginning at 2:00 p.m. eastern time on May 6, 2008, through 11:59
p.m. eastern time on May 13, 2008. To access the telephonic replay, dial
888-203-1112 and enter confirmation number 7611394.

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. CCA currently
operates 65 facilities, including 41 company-owned facilities, with a total
design
capacity of over 78,000 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. CCA also provides 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.

Contact:
Karin Demler
Investor Relations
615-263-3005

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