Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen Said That He Has Rejected A Proposal For The State To Save Money Through The Early Release Of Thousands Of Prison Inmates. The Democratic Governor Said In An Interview That The Proposals To Release Up To 3,000 Prisoners Convicted Of Nonviolent Felonies Would Not Have A Lasting Impact Because The Vacated Spaces Would Be Filled By Inmates Held In County Jails. Bredesen Says His Proposal For The Budget Year Beginning July 1 Will Come Close To Matching Recurring Expenses With Recurring Revenues As Federal Stimulus Money Is Largely Phased Out.