Knox County Jail

Knox County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 3, 2024

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Location 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902
Official Website http://www.knoxsheriff.org/jail/

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Knox County County can be found in the Tennessee area. Knoxville – is the county seat. Knox County has a total population of 461860 and was formed in 1792.

Knox County County has a total area of 508 square miles. The zip codes in Knox County County are 37721, 37754, 37806, 37849, 37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37927, 37928, 37929, 37930, 37931, 37932, 37933, 37938, 37939, 37940, 37950, 37990, 37995, 37996, 37997, 37998.

Knox County Sheriff’s Office:

The Knox County Sheriff, Tom Spangler, is the head law enforcement officer in the Knox County county. You can reach him by calling 865-577-7193.

Address: 2701 Spence Place, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, 37721, 37754, 37806, 37849, 37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37927, 37928, 37929, 37930, 37931, 37932, 37933, 37938, 37939, 37940, 37950, 37990, 37995, 37996, 37997, 37998.

Fax:

Phone: 865-577-7193

 

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Knox County Jail is located in Knox County County, Tennessee state. The specific address of the Knox County Jail is 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902. The Knox County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Knox County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 865-281-2476, 865-281-2484, the Knox County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Knoxville. The justice center houses the Knox County county sheriff, Knoxville police department offices, and the Knox County Jail. The Knox County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Knox County Jail. Originally, the Knox County Jail could house approximately 1999 inmates.

Over the years, the Knox County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Knox County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Knox County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Knox County Jail has a 135-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Knox County Jail.

The Knox County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Knox County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Knox County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Knox County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Knox County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Knox County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Knox County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Knox County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Knox County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Knox County Sheriffs Office - Aviation Division

Address 2701 Spence Place, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920
Phone 865-577-7193
Website website

Knox County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Knox County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902
Capacity 215
Facility Type Adult
City Knoxville
Postal Code 37902
State Tennessee
County Knox County
Official Website http://www.knoxsheriff.org/jail/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Knox County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Knox County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Knox County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Knox County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Knox County Jail.

The Knox County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Knox County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Knox County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Knox County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Knoxville, Knox County , TN Overview

City of Knoxville
nicknames:
Marble City, Heart of the Valley, Queen City of the Mountains, K-Town, Scruffy City, Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Coordinates:
35.9617°N 83.9232°W
Country:
United States
State:
Tennessee
County:
Knox
Settled:
1786
Founded:
1791
Incorporated:
1815
Founded by:
James White
Named for:
Henry Knox
Government:
Type:
Mayor–council
Mayor:
Indya Kincannon (D)
City Council:
Council Members Stephanie Welch (1st Dist.)Andrew Roberto (2nd Dist.)Seema Singh-Perez (3rd Dist.)Lauren Rider (4th Dist.)Mark Campen (5th Dist.)Gwen McKenzie (6th Dist.)George Wallace (At-Large Seat A)Marshall Stair (At-Large Seat B)Finbarr Saunders (At-Large Seat C; also Vice Mayor)
Area:
City:
104.25 sq mi (270.01 km2)
Land:
98.72 sq mi (255.69 km2)
Water:
5.53 sq mi (14.32 km2) 5.4%
Elevation:
886 ft (270 m)
Population (2010):
City:
178,874
Estimate (2019):
187,603
Rank:
US: 129th
Density:
1,900.30/sq mi (733.71/km2)
Urban:
558,696 (US: 74th)
Metro:
868,546 (US: 64th)
CSA:
1,096,961 (US: 50th)
Demonym(s):
Knoxvillian
Time zone:
UTC−5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip code:
37901-37902, 37909, 37912, 37914-37920-37924, 37927-37934, 37938-37940, 37950, 37995-37998
Area code(s):
865
FIPS code:
47-40000
GNIS feature ID:
1648562
Primary Airport:
McGhee Tyson Airport
Interstate:
U.S. Routes:

Directions

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