Tennessee Inmate Search
Official inmate lookup tools, 13 state prisons, all 95 county jail directories, mailing rules, and verified DOC links for Tennessee.
Tennessee Department of Correction
Official inmate locator for individuals in Tennessee state custody.
State Prisons in Tennessee
13 state-operated adult correctional facilities. Inmate searches go through the single statewide DOC locator above.
Need full directory details (addresses, phone numbers, visitation)? View official TN DOC facility directory →
County Jails in Tennessee
All 95 Tennessee counties. County sheriffs operate local jail facilities. Click any county to find its sheriff's official inmate roster.
- Anderson County
- Bedford County
- Benton County
- Bledsoe County
- Blount County
- Bradley County
- Campbell County
- Cannon County
- Carroll County
- Carter County
- Cheatham County
- Chester County
- Claiborne County
- Clay County
- Cocke County
- Coffee County
- Crockett County
- Cumberland County
- Davidson County
- Decatur County
- DeKalb County
- Dickson County
- Dyer County
- Fayette County
Sheriff links open a Google search for the official county roster. Each sheriff's office operates its jail independently from the state DOC system. State slug: tennessee
Mailing Guidance
Use the inmate's full legal name and ID. Always verify mail rules with the specific facility.
Mailing Label Generator →Visitation
Visitation rules vary by facility and security level. Check the official DOC site for schedules, approved visitor lists, and ID requirements.
Deposits / Money
Most states use approved third-party providers for inmate trust deposits. Always verify the official link from the DOC website.
How Tennessee's correctional system works
Tennessee maintains a state-level Department of Corrections that holds individuals sentenced to longer terms. County and city jails operate independently from the state system. Federal inmates are not housed in state facilities — search the BOP locator instead.
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