Tennessee Inmate Directory

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The State of Tennessee has 112 Jails across 95 Counties which includes Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Rutherford County and others.

Tennessee, nicknamed “The Volunteer State,” is located in the south-eastern United States, known for its stunning mountain ranges, rich musical heritage, and vibrant cities. Nashville, the capital city, is a hub for country music and boasts a lively entertainment scene.

  • Capital City: Nashville
  • Population: As of 2023, Tennessee’s population is estimated to be around 7.0 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) manages the state’s prison system, which encompasses a network of facilities:
    • State Prisons: Tennessee operates 10 adult prisons throughout the state, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. Security levels range from minimum to maximum.
    • Private Prisons: Tennessee utilizes some private facilities to house inmates.
    • Community Corrections: This program includes halfway houses, work release centers, and probation and parole offices that supervise offenders reintegrating into society.
    • Community Corrections Centers: These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or participating in rehabilitation programs.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Tennessee has 95 counties, with most operating their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, Tennessee’s prison population was approximately 21,900 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 314 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Tennessee fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of over 55,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Tennessee’s violent crime rate consistently ranks above the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. Socioeconomic factors and drug trafficking are potential contributing elements. However, crime rates can vary within the state, with urban areas generally having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Tennessee Department of Correction website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or TDOC identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local county jails.

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Tennessee Department of Correction

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