Macon County Jail

Macon County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 6, 2024

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Location 902 Hwy 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN, 37083
Official Website http://www.maconcountytn.com/sheriff.htm

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Macon County County can be found in the Tennessee area. Lafayette – is the county seat. Macon County has a total population of 24079 and was formed in 1842.

Macon County County has a total area of 307 square miles. The zip codes in Macon County County are 37083, 37150.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office:

The Macon County Sheriff, Mark Gammons, is the head law enforcement officer in the Macon County county. You can reach him by calling 615-666-3325.

Address: 902 Highway 52 Scenic, Lafayette, Tennessee, 37083, 37083, 37150.

Fax: 615-666-6909

Phone: 615-666-3325

 

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Macon County Jail is located in Macon County County, Tennessee state. The specific address of the Macon County Jail is 902 Hwy 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN, 37083. The Macon County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 53,000. The Macon County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 615-666-7155, 615-666-4046, the Macon County Jail information line, or fax at or fax615-666-6909.

Jail History and Structure

In 1982, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Lafayette. The justice center houses the Macon County county sheriff, Lafayette police department offices, and the Macon County Jail. The Macon County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Macon County Jail. Originally, the Macon County Jail could house approximately 2049 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Macon County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Macon County Jail has a 127-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Macon County Jail.

The Macon 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 15. The youth detained in the Macon County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Macon County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Macon County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Macon County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Macon County Jail inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Macon County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Macon 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 Macon County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Macon County Sheriff's Office

Address 902 Highway 52 Scenic, Lafayette, Tennessee, 37083
Phone 615-666-3325
Fax 615-666-6909
Website website

Macon County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Macon County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 902 Hwy 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN, 37083
Facility Type Adult
City Lafayette
Postal Code 37083
State Tennessee
County Macon County
Official Website http://www.maconcountytn.com/sheriff.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Macon 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 Macon County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Macon County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Macon 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

Lafayette, Macon County , TN Overview

Coordinates:
36.52556°N 86.02611°W
Country:
United States
State:
Tennessee
County:
Macon
Government:
Mayor:
Jerry Wilmore
Area:
Total:
5.29 sq mi (13.71 km2)
Land:
5.29 sq mi (13.71 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
958 ft (292 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
4,474
Estimate (2019):
5,332
Density:
1,007.56/sq mi (389.05/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
37083
Area code(s):
615
FIPS code:
47-40160
GNIS feature ID:
1290467

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