The Anderson County Detention Facility is a 499-bed jail located in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 865-457-7100.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Anderson County Detention Facility at 865-457-7100 for assistance.
Phone: 865-457-7100
Physical Address:
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 865-457-7100 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Anderson County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee also keeps a public database of all their felony offenders.
Anderson County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Anderson County Detention Facility maintains an average of 499 offenders in custody on any given day. The Anderson County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Anderson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,980 offenders.
The following charts of Anderson County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Anderson County Corrections Department, the state of Tennessee Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Anderson County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Anderson County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessIn Anderson County the Sheriff's Office is responsible for the 499-bed Anderson County Detention Facility and the safe and secure housing of all detainees that are within.
Inmates are processed and booked at the Anderson County Detention Facility directly after arrest, and they will remain there as they wait for their trial and as they serve any sentence handed out by the court. Booking will gather information about charges, past incarcerations, health and medical needs, and mental health to provide the necessary services during incarceration and use the information to update the records and to determine the necessary housing assignment.
Other sections of the facility, which can be reached at 865-457-7100 for questions regarding inmates or programs, include booking, warrants, central control, maintenance, kitchen and work crew.
The kitchen provides three balanced meals each day and there is also access to recreational time and exercise, laundry facilities maintain clean clothing and bedding, and the medical and mental health professionals ensure the medical needs of all inmates are met.
Inmates are able to access phones to make outgoing calls, though not to other detention centers, victims, or others involved in their case.
Mail is permitted and can be sent directly to the building at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
... where it is checked for a full return address, contraband, and any adult content before it is passed to the inmate.
VIsits are scheduled directly with the facility by phone, and will be scheduled around the individual inmate schedule, including those who are on the work crews and completing work tasks around the building and the grounds.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Anderson County Detention Facility. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Anderson County Detention Facility include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 865-457-7100.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Anderson County Detention Facility in Clinton for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 865-457-7100 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Anderson County, Tennessee, see the Anderson County Detention Facility Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
865-457-7100
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Anderson County Detention Facility is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Anderson County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility?
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
865-457-7100
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility?
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Anderson County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Anderson County Detention Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Anderson County Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Anderson County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Anderson County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Anderson County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Anderson County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Anderson County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
For inmates receiving mail in the Anderson County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Anderson County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Anderson County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Anderson County Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Anderson County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Anderson County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anderson County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-457-7100 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Anderson County?
This facility, known as "Anderson County Detention Facility" is also known as Anderson County Jail & Detention Facility , Anderson County Jail & Detention Facility, Tennessee, Anderson.