Blount County Adult Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Blount County Adult 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 865-273-5245 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Blount County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.

Blount County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Blount County Adult Detention Facility maintains an average of 350 offenders in custody on any given day. The Blount County Adult 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 Blount County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,660 offenders.

The following charts of Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Blount County, neighboring counties and the state of Tennessee.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Blount County and Tennessee state prisons, click the button below.
Blount County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

The Blount County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Blount County.

• You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Blount County, or in some cases the state of Tennessee, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Blount County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
• The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 865-273-5245 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Blount County inmate locator.

Blount County Bail Bond Information

Because Blount County and Tennessee can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Blount County Adult Detention Facility at 865-273-5245, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Blount County Adult Detention Facility or the Blount County Court Clerk these specific questions:

1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
3. Where do I go to pay it?
4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Blount County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Visitation Schedule

920 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804
865-273-5245

• Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
• Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
• All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
• Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
• Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
• Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
• A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Blount County Adult 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 Blount 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 Blount County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility?

City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

• Approved visitors can schedule a video call (visit) with an inmate online using City Telecoin.
• No scheduling needed.

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility?

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the jail's VendEngine kiosk.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Blount County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Blount County Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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• Select Tennessee, then select Blount County Adult Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
• You can deposit money four ways:
• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 Blount County Adult Detention Facility.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Blount County

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Blount County Adult Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Blount County Adult Detention Facility to call you and others.
• You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
• This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

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 Blount 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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Blount County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Blount County Adult Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address. It will be scanned by the staff and can be viewed on the kiosk or tablet. The originals will go in the inmate's property.

Envelopes
The Blount County Adult Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink. No photos allowed. It will be scanned by the staff and can be viewed on the kiosk or tablet. The originals will go in the inmate's property.

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
Blount County Adult Detention Center
920 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-5002

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Blount County Adult Detention Center
920 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-5002

Newspapers
No newspapers allowed.

Magazines
No Magazines allowed.

Books
No books allowed.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Blount County Adult 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:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Blount County Adult Detention Facility contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.

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).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Blount County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Blount County Adult Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
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• City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Blount County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.
• For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: [email protected].
• Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

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 Blount 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.

Do Inmates in the Blount County Adult Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Blount County Adult Detention Facility now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

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:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - [email protected]

Blount County Adult Detention Facility now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

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:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 318-746-1114
• By email - [email protected]

What are the other City and County Jails in Blount County?

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Blount County?

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Blount County, the state of Tennessee and the United States?