Knox County TN Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
400 Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Beds
215
County
Knox
Phone
865-281-2476

Knox Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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You can support your loved ones at Knox Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 865-281-2476.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Knox County TN Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Knox Co Jail, located at 400 Main St in Knoxville, TN, is a secure detention center operated by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Knoxville Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Tennessee. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Knox County TN Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Knox County TN Jail - Visitation

Visitation Hours for the KCJ are as follows:

Internal Video Visits (from the Visitation Center) 7 days a week

  • 8:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. (last scheduled visit at 12:40 p.m.)
  • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last scheduled visit at 5:20 p.m.)

b. Scheduled Remote Video Visits

  • 8:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. (last scheduled visit at 12:40 p.m.)
  • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last scheduled visit at 5:20 p.m.)

c. Unscheduled Video Calls

  • 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Unlimited/ day time out)
  • 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Unlimited/evening time out)

KCJ:

A Side

  • Sunday 1st and 3rd 0800-1400 and 2nd and 4th 1500-1800
  • Monday 0800-1400
  • Tuesday 1500-1800
  • Wednesday 0800-1400
  • Thursday 1500-1800
  • Friday 0800-1400
  • Saturday 1500-1800

Remote ONLY

  • Sunday 1800-2100
  • Tuesday 1800-2100
  • Thursday 1800-2100
  • Saturday 1800-2100

B Side

  • Sunday 1st and 3rd 1500-1800
  • Monday 1500-1800
  • Tuesday 0800-1400
  • Wednesday 1500-1800
  • Thursday 0800-1400
  • Friday 1500-1800
  • Saturday 0800-1400

Knox County Correctional Facilities use video visitation as the only method for personal visits.

  1. Visitors may visit inmates externally by using their home computers to schedule external remote visits. Visitors must schedule these visits at least one day in advance of the date of the desired visit. Visitors must create an account with JAILATM.COM in order to schedule and purchase remote visits. Visitors may schedule up to two (2) thirty (30) minute visits per week. There is a charge of $5.99 per thirty (30) minute visit. Prior to the scheduled visit, visitors will log onto JAILATM.COM to access the visit. The inmate will be notified on the kiosk that his/her visitor is calling in and will then log into the kiosk to accept the visit. The visit will automatically disconnect at the end of thirty (30) minutes or at any time either part chooses to end the call.
  2. Visitors without access to home computers may opt to visit inmates internally, at no charge. Internal visits will be conducted at the Knox County Visitation Center located at 5109 Maloneyville Road. Visitors may only schedule visits by calling our visitation staff between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. Onsite visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance of the desired visitation date. Internal visitors will bring their valid driver’s license or state identification card with them and check in prior to the visit. Once checked in, the visitor will be directed to an available kiosk and log in using their valid approved identification. The inmate will be notified on the kiosk that his/her visitor is calling in and will then log into the kiosk to accept the visit. The visit will automatically disconnect at the end of thirty (30) minutes or at any time either party chooses to end the call.
  3. Video visits are recorded and subject to monitoring at any time.
  4. Inmates are required to wear their full issued uniform at all times during the visit.
  5. Visitors are required to be in fully clothed in proper attire during the visit. No pornographic or sexual activities will be allowed during the visit. Any violation of this rule will result in immediate termination of the current visit, disciplinary actions and loss of visitation privileges.

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