Knox County, TN Jail and Prison System

Address:	400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
E-mail:	Crimetips@KnoxSheriff.org
Phone:	865-342-9620
Website:	http://www.knoxsheriff.org/jail/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/knoxsheriff/

Knox County TN Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Tennessee state and federal laws. The facility has a capacity of 215 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Knoxville , TN judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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215 Capacity
Knoxville , TN Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Knox County TN Jail?

Locating an Inmate in Knox County TN Jail

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Knox County TN Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Knox County TN Jail Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Knox County TN Jail inmate contact the facility directly via 865-342-9620 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Knox County TN Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Knox County TN Jail inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	A Side08:00-14:00B Side15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time 18:00-21:00
Tue	A Side15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time18:00-21:00B Side08:00-14:00
Wed	A Side08:00-14:00B Side15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time 18:00-21:00
Thu	A Side15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time18:00-21:00B Side08:00-14:00
Fri	A Side08:00-14:00B Side15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time 18:00-21:00
Sat	A Side15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time18:00-21:00B Side08:00-14:00
Sun	A Side1st and 3rd08:00-14:002nd and 4th15:00-18:00Remote ONLY extended time18:00-21:00B Side1st and 3rd15:00-18:002nd and 4th08:00-14:00Remote ONLY extended time 18:00-21:00
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How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Knox County TN Jail.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 865-342-9620. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at Crimetips@KnoxSheriff.org.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.