The 114-bed Grundy County Jail provides 24-hour phone access for inmate information at 931-692-3466.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in the county, the person is brought to this jail for booking and processing. They may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is decided, depending on the seriousness of the charges.
Use the inmate search tool to check the list of people currently in custody.
Convicted inmates with less than a year to serve remain in this county. Those with longer sentences are transferred to the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on searching the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number because it’s often required. If it’s not online, call Grundy County Jail at 931-692-3466.
Phone: 931-692-3466
Physical Address:
62 Spring Street
Altamont, TN 37301
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Grundy County Jail
62 Spring Street
Altamont, TN 37301
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Grundy County Jail
62 Spring Street
Altamont, TN 37301
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Grundy County Jail, 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 931-692-3466 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Grundy 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.
Grundy County Jail Inmate Search
The Grundy County Jail maintains an average of 114 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grundy County Jail 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 Grundy County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.
The following charts of Grundy 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 Grundy 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 Grundy 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 Grundy 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.
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The new Grundy County Jail was built in 2018. It can hold 114 inmates, which is 80 more than the previous jail.
There are four pods- one female pod that can house 20 females. There are two dorm pods for trustees and medium risk offenders and then we have a men's max pod that can hold 20 men.
The Adult Reentry Education, Employment and Recidivism Reduction Strategies program (CAREERRS) is aimed at reducing recidivism in tiny and economically distressed Grundy County (population: 13,427). It is now the model for start-up programs in Hancock, Roane and Sullivan.
Prior to CAREERRS program the recidivism rate was 80 percent, meaning 8 of 10 released inmates would return to jail. Today that rate, according to statistics provided by the county sheriff, is 43 percent.
Since 2018, 34 inmates have started jobs while in jail, and 21 of those kept those jobs when they were released. Only four inmates have been kicked out of the program in four years (for failed drug tests).
Every day in Grundy County, five to 10 inmates are working at jobs in communities where they were once arrested.
Request a video visitation, add money to an inmate’s account, or schedule a video visit, all online.
The Grundy County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Grundy County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 931-692-3466, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The 114-bed Grundy County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Grundy County Jail
62 Spring Street
Altamont, TN 37301
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Grundy County Jail
62 Spring Street
Altamont, TN 37301
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Grundy County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Grundy County Jail:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Grundy County Jail at 931-692-3466.
Once an individual is booked at Grundy County Jail in Altamont, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 931-692-3466 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Grundy County, Tennessee, visit the Grundy County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail? What is the Schedule?
62 Spring Street
Altamont, TN 37301
931-692-3466
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Grundy County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail?
Grundy County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail?
In order to deposit money online using TBE you will first need to register with your personal information.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Grundy County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Grundy County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Grundy County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Grundy County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Grundy County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Grundy County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Grundy County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and 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 Grundy County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-692-3466 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grundy County?
