Downtown Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Downtown Detention Center, 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 615-862-8123 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Davidson 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.

Downtown Detention Center Inmate Search

The Downtown Detention Center maintains an average of 762 offenders in custody on any given day. The Downtown Detention Center 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 Davidson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 55,480 offenders.

The following charts of Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Davidson 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.

What are the bail options in Davidson County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Downtown Detention Center in Nashville 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 615-862-8123 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 615-862-8123.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Davidson County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Davidson County, Tennessee, see the Downtown Detention Center Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Downtown Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
200 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37201
615-862-8123

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 60 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

The Downtown Detention Center Video Visitation Scheduling Procedure:

• STEP 1: Online registration is available through Securus Technologies. Family and friends may also download the app through Google Play or the App Store.
• STEP 2: Inmate schedules visit with visitor.
• STEP 3: Inmate then contacts their case manager to see if time/date is open.
• STEP 4: The inmate's case manager confirms if date/time is available and schedules visit.
• STEP 5: Visitor will receive email confirmation, once visit is scheduled.

Downtown Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Visits are 20 minutes, and cost $5.00.

Downtown Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Downtown Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Downtown Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center?

Downtown Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Visits are 20 minutes, and cost $5.00.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center?

The Downtown Detention Center uses a company called the Tennessee Business Enterprise (TBE) for depositing money into an inmate's account. 

In order to deposit money online using TBE you will first need to register with your personal information.

• Name and Address
• Date of Birth
• Phone Number (they will need to call or text to verify it)
• Driver's License or other ID
• Credit or Debit Card

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Downtown Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Davidson County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Downtown Detention Center, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Davidson County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Downtown Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies, Procedures & Regulations

Personal Mail - All mail sent to an inmate is opened and then scanned into a digital format that the inmate can read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. Inmate's will not receive the originals.

Legal Mail - All legal mail is opened and the attorney's office is then contacted by phone or email to confirm legitimacy. Any inmate or sender that impersonates legal mail will be criminally charged. No exceptions.

Postcards
The Downtown Detention Center 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. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.

Envelopes
The Downtown Detention Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.

Postcards and Envelopes are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383

Money Orders

You may mail an inmate a Money Order for their Commissary. 
Mail to:
VendEngine
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211

• Money orders cannot exceed $300.00 or they will be returned.
• Money orders require 7-10 business days for processing to the individual’s account.
• Money orders will be assessed a maintenance fee that will be deducted from the total amount. 

Money orders must include:
Downtown Detention Center
Full name of the inmate
Inmate's Control number and Facility ID #

• Money orders not containing this information will be returned to the sender.
• No personal checks or items that are not official money orders from USPS, Western Union or Money Gram.
• Any items received outside of these requirements will be returned to the sender.
• If your inmate is released before a money order is received and applied to their account, the money order will be returned to the sender.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers are not allowed to mailed to inmates.

Magazines
Magazines are not allowed to be mailed to inmates.

Books
Books are not allowed to be mailed in to inmates.

Care packages
Care Packages are not allowed to mailed to inmates.

Downtown Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies, Procedures & Regulations

Personal Mail - All mail sent to an inmate is opened and then scanned into a digital format that the inmate can read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. Inmate's will not receive the originals.

Legal Mail - All legal mail is opened and the attorney's office is then contacted by phone or email to confirm legitimacy. Any inmate or sender that impersonates legal mail will be criminally charged. No exceptions.

Postcards
The Downtown Detention Center 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. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.

Envelopes
The Downtown Detention Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.

Postcards and Envelopes are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383

Money Orders

You may mail an inmate a Money Order for their Commissary. 
Mail to:
VendEngine
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211

• Money orders cannot exceed $300.00 or they will be returned.
• Money orders require 7-10 business days for processing to the individual’s account.
• Money orders will be assessed a maintenance fee that will be deducted from the total amount. 

Money orders must include:
Downtown Detention Center
Full name of the inmate
Inmate's Control Number & Facility ID number

• Money orders not containing this information will be returned to the sender.
• No personal checks or items that are not official money orders from USPS, Western Union or Money Gram.
• Any items received outside of these requirements will be returned to the sender.
• If your inmate is released before a money order is received and applied to their account, the money order will be returned to the sender.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers are not allowed to mailed to inmates.

Magazines
Magazines are not allowed to be mailed to inmates.

Books
Books are not allowed to be mailed in to inmates.

Care packages
Care Packages are not allowed to mailed to inmates.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Davidson County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Downtown Detention Center follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  
• Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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

For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Downtown Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Davidson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Downtown Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Downtown Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Downtown Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Davidson County inmate, do the following:

Downtown Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Davidson County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Davidson County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Davidson County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Downtown Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Downtown Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Downtown Detention Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented 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.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• 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:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Downtown Detention Center.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Downtown Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Davidson County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Davidson County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all Davidson County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Downtown Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.

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