McMinn County Jail

McMinn County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 6, 2024

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Location 1319 South White Street PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649
Official Website http://mcminncountytn.gov/sheriff/sheriff.html

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McMinn County County can be found in the Tennessee area. Athens – is the county seat. McMinn County has a total population of 52877 and was formed in 1819.

McMinn County County has a total area of 430 square miles. The zip codes in McMinn County County are 37303, 37309, 37329, 37331, 37370, 37371, 37826.

McMinn County Sheriff’s Office:

The McMinn County Sheriff, Joe D. Guy, Jr., is the head law enforcement officer in the McMinn County county. You can reach him by calling 423-745-5622.

Address: 1319 South White Street, Athens, Tennessee, 37303, 37303, 37309, 37329, 37331, 37370, 37371, 37826.

Fax:

Phone: 423-745-5622

 

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McMinn County Jail is located in McMinn County County, Tennessee state. The specific address of the McMinn County Jail is 1319 South White Street, , PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649. The McMinn County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 45,000. The McMinn County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 423-745-5620, 423-745-5622, the McMinn County Jail information line, or fax at or fax423-744-5622.

Jail History and Structure

In 1990, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Athens. The justice center houses the McMinn County county sheriff, Athens police department offices, and the McMinn County Jail. The McMinn County county sheriff is the general overseer of the McMinn County Jail. Originally, the McMinn County Jail could house approximately 1795 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of McMinn County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The McMinn County Jail has a 124-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the McMinn County Jail.

The McMinn 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 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the McMinn County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the McMinn County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The McMinn County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the McMinn County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the McMinn County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to McMinn County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the McMinn 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 McMinn County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Mcminn County Sheriffs Department / Mcminn County Jail

Address 1319 South White Street, Athens, Tennessee, 37303
Phone 423-745-5622
Website website

McMinn County Jail — General Information

Facility Name McMinn County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1319 South White Street PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649
Capacity 250
Facility Type Adult
City Athens
Postal Code 37371-0649
State Tennessee
County McMinn County
Official Website http://mcminncountytn.gov/sheriff/sheriff.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Athens, McMinn County , TN Overview

City of Athens
nicknames:
"The Friendly City"
mottos:
"Progress Since 1822"
Coordinates:
35.44806°N 84.60194°W
Country:
United States
State:
Tennessee
County:
McMinn
Founded:
1822
Incorporated:
1870
Named for:
Athens, Greece
Government:
Type:
Council-manager
Mayor:
Chuck Burris
City Manager:
Seth Sumner
Area:
Total:
15.51 sq mi (40.17 km2)
Land:
15.51 sq mi (40.17 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
860 ft (262 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
13,458
Estimate (2019):
14,020
Density:
904.05/sq mi (349.05/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
37303 & 37371
Area code(s):
423
FIPS code:
47-02320
GNIS feature ID:
1304889

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