TN DOC - Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 29, 2024
Address
7475 Cockrill Bend Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1048
Beds
748
County
Davidson
Phone
615-350-3100

RMSI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 7475 Cockrill Bend Blvd in Nashville, TN, RMSI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. RMSI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

RMSI serves as a state correctional facility with an operating capacity of 786 inmates, housing male offenders across custody levels ranging from minimum to maximum security. Notably, RMSI is designated to accommodate all of Tennessee's male death row offenders.

Established in 1989, RMSI spans 132 acres and comprises 20 buildings, totaling approximately 320,000 square feet of operational space. It replaced the aging Tennessee State Penitentiary, boasting advanced technological infrastructure, rendering it one of the most modernized prisons in the state.

RMSI offers a range of evidence-based programs tailored to address the rehabilitative needs of its inmate population. Educational opportunities include Adult Basic Education and vocational training such as career management for success and Core Carpentry I & II. Additionally, the institution prioritizes addressing behavioral health concerns through psychotherapy, mental health support services, substance use group therapy, and cognitive behavior intervention programs.

In collaboration with community partners, RMSI extends academic and vocational opportunities, including certifications in Building Construction Technology through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and associate degree programs offered by Nashville State Community College and Lipscomb University. Moreover, the Braille Transcription Program, facilitated by the Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative In Correction (TRICOR), enables offenders to transcribe textbooks into braille and large print for students at the Tennessee School for the Blind, offering certification in braille transcription through the National Library of Congress.

Inmates not engaged in academic or vocational pursuits are assigned to support service roles within the prison, encompassing tasks such as landscaping, janitorial services, and food services, fostering a structured and productive environment for all residents.

Inmate Locator

RMSI maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

TN DOC - Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) - Visitation

Contact #: (615) 350-3100, ext. 3570 - Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. - Ask for Cpl. Rubie Davis or Cpl. Stephanie Jackson.

RMSI Visitation Handbook (pdf)

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