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Visiting hours for Nashville Metro Jail are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 615-831-7088, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Nashville. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.
Days and times of visitation
GENERAL POPULATION - MALE
GENERAL POPULATION - FEMALE
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
CALL 615-835-0146 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING YOUTHFUL OFFENDER VISITATION.
RESTRICTIVE HOUSING
How long can I visit?
ALL VISITS ARE ONE HOUR LONG. ALL SPECIAL AND EXTENDED VISITS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF SECURITY/DESIGNEE. ALL SPECIAL AND EXTENDED VISIT REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING BY THE INMATE TO HIS/HER UNIT MANAGEMENT TEAM AT LEAST ONE (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE. THIS VISIT WILL COUNT AS THE INMATE’S WEEKLY VISIT.
Who can visit?
A LIMIT OF THREE (3) ADULTS ARE PERMITTED TO VISIT AT ONE (1) TIME. IF ADULTS AND CHILDREN ARE VISITING TOGETHER, NO MORE THAT ONE (1) ADULT AND THREE (3) CHILDREN OR TWO (2) ADULTS TWO (2) CHILDEREN MAY VISIT AT ONE (1) TIME. ANYONE UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. PRESENT AND FORMER CoreCivic EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VISIT. METRO-DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF THE CHIEF DEPUTY TO REQUEST APPROVAL TO VISIT. IF A VISITOR IS A FORMER INMATE (FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL) HE/SHE MUST HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR TO REQUESTING APPROVAL TO VISIT. VISITORS ON PAROLE OR PROBATION MUST BE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER ONLY AND MUST PRESENT A LETTER FROM THEIR PAROLE/PROBATION OFFICER.
How do I get approved for visitation?
EACH INMATE IS ALLOWED TO HAVE FIFTEEN (15) PEOPLE ON HIS/HER VISITING LIST. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WILL BE MADE ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY OF MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, AND DECEMBER; ANY EXCEPTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF SECURITY/DESIGNEE. REQUESTS FOR CHANGES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNIT MANAGEMENT TEAM PRIOR TO THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY OF THE DESIGNATED MONTHS.
How do minors get approved to visit?
CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE (12) YEARS OF AGE DO NOT HAVE TO BE ON THE INMATE’S VISITATION LIST. ANYONE UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. HE/SHE MUST HAVE A VALID STATE I.D., A STUDENT I.D. AND A BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
How long does the application process take?
ALL INMATES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VISITS ONCE CLASSIFIED, REGARDLESS OF CLASSIFICATION STATUS. THE INMATE MUST SUBMIT A 16-2A VISITATION REQUEST FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE VISITATION PRIVILEGES. AFTER FOURTEEN (14) BUSINESS DAYS, THE INMATE WILL BE ALLOWED TO VISITATIONS.
How will I know if I've been approved?
WHEN THE VISITOR CALLS THE VISITATION LINE, THE VISITATION CLERK WILL NOTIFY THE VISITOR IF HE/SHE IS ON THE VISITATION LIST.
Where do I park when I arrive at the facility?
Visitors' parking is located adjacent to the facility.
Will I be searched?
VISITORS WILL BE SEARCHED BY A SCANNING DEVICE AND PAT SEARCHED.
What is the dress code for visitation?
ALL SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN. NO SKIN TIGHT OR SAGGING PANTS, NO LEGGINGS, NO PATCHES OR HOLES IN JEANS. NO ¼ SLEEVE TOPS OR SLEEVELESS SHIRTS. SLEEVES MUST REACH MID-BICEP. NO LOW CUT, REVEALING TOPS OR SEE-THROUGH SHIRTS. NO OPEN TOE OR OPEN BACK SHOES. SHOES MUST BE TIED OR STRAPPED DURING THE ENTIRE VISIT. NO HATS, WALLETS, PURSES, COATS, SHORTS, HOODED SHIRTS, JACKETS, HOOPS/DANGLING EARRINGS (POSTS OR STUDS ONLY). NO ENTRY DEVICES OR KEY RINGS, GUM, CANDY AND PAPER.
What type of identification do I need to be allowed into the facility?
ALL VISITORS 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MUST PRESENT A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, A VALID STATE I.D., A STUDENT I.D. AND A BIRTH CERTIFICATE. ADDRESS MUST MATCH WHAT IS LISTED ON THE VISITATION LIST OR IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A VALID I.D. IF THE OFFENDER HAS LISTED THE WRONG ADDRESS, IT IS THE OFFENDER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE IT UPDATED.
What items am I allowed to bring to visitation?
VISITORS MAY BRING IN A VALID I.D., ONE (1) CAR KEY, AND MONEY NOT TO EXCEED $15.00 (CHANGE OR $1 BILLS ONLY).
Entering a Facility for Visitation
Visiting a correctional facility can feel intimidating, especially for the first-time visitor.
We have our own specific processes and rules, strict security measures, uniformed staff and words and terminology you may not be familiar with. Ultimately, those security features are in place to protect you and your loved one although we understand the potential for concern or confusion.
Our goal is for visitors to be comfortable, even impressed, by our facility environment during your visit. We simply ask that you help us maintain safety and security by following our important guidelines.
Contraband and Personal Items
When entering one of our facilities, typically, visitors are only permitted to bring in an ID and a small amount of cash ($10 or less) or a vending card for use at the facility’s vending machines during visitation. Please check with the facility prior to visitation for specific information on the use of vending cards or cash.
Proper identification must be a valid driver’s license or a government-issued ID. Some facilities require a birth certificate to be presented for children attending visitation, so check the requirement of the specific facility you are visiting.
For security reasons, visitors will not be allowed to take any personal items or gifts into the facility – including cell phones, wallets, purses, food, gifts, magazines or books.
Attempting to pass any of these unapproved items through security, even if accidentally, is illegal. Please leave all personal items in your vehicle. Some facilities offer lockers in the facility lobby for storing these items.
Additionally, attempting to introduce illegal contraband, such as cigarettes, drugs and alcohol, weapons and cell phones, to a facility inmate is considered a security threat and will result in immediate legal action.
While we understand that some of these rules may be inconvenient or difficult for our visitors, it is our responsibility to keep all of our inmates, staff and visitors safe. These strict safety procedures are very important and are just one of the many ways we maintain a safe and secure environment.
Visitation and Inmate Contact
There are different types of visitation, depending on the facility and the inmate’s classification – contact visitation, noncontact visitation and, occasionally, video visitation.
Most of our facilities have both contact and noncontact visitation. Appropriate contact with your loved one – such as hugging – varies. Our staff will help you understand the appropriate contact rules for your time with your loved one.
Typically contact visitation will be held in a large room with tables. Some facilities have a designated visitation room. Others may use educational rooms for visitation.
Noncontact visitation includes the use of individual booths with telephones for speaking with inmates.
Video Visitation
A small number of CoreCivic correctional facilities provide video visitation. Video visitation is especially useful for those inmates incarcerated in another state.
To participate in a video visitation session, the inmate must schedule a specific visitation time. CoreCivic will partner with a local church or other organization to provide the video visitation equipment and session for the visitor.
For specific information on video visitation, please contact the facility directly.
Preparing for Visitation
At CoreCivic, our dedicated team of corrections professionals goes to prison or jail every day. Uniforms, metal detectors, security measures, policies and procedures, closed doors and locked gates – it’s all second nature to us.
But if you’re not accustomed to correctional facility life, you may have some questions or concerns, maybe even nervousness, about what to expect if you are planning a visit.
Being well prepared for your visit to one of our correctional facilities can help alleviate the stress and anxiety that sometimes accompanies visitation.
From what to wear to what to leave behind, here are a few tips and instructions to help you prepare for your upcoming facility visit.
Visitation List and Approval
During the inmate orientation process, inmates will mail a visitation application form to the friends and family members who want to visit.
It is the inmate’s responsibility to mail the applications. Individuals who receive the application must complete the form and mail it back to the specific CoreCivic facility to initiate the approval process. All facility visitors must be approved through a background check prior to visiting an inmate.
Once the background checks are completed, the inmate is responsible for informing friends and family members that they are approved for visitation. Please ensure that, as a visitor, you have been approved before planning your visit.
Some CoreCivic facilities require that all visitations be scheduled in advance of the visitation appointment. Or there may be special requirements if an individual is in restricted housing. You may wish to contact the facility directly if you are unsure.
An inmate can change or update their list over time. If an inmate is transferred to another correctional facility, please check with the facility before visiting to ensure all records were transferred at the time of the move.
Passing Security
Every visitor who enters our correctional facilities must pass through our security measures before proceeding to a visitation area.
Visitors will be screened through a metal detector, much like what you would experience in an airport. However, our metal detector settings are much more sensitive than typical metal detectors. When preparing for your visit, please be sure to consider any metal on your clothing, including underwear and shoes.
Visitation Dress Code
Understandably, many of our visitors do not realize that what they are wearing can impact their ability to visit with their loved one.
Every facility has a strict dress code for visitors, and each facility’s dress code may vary, sometimes depending on the specific requirements of our government partner. Please review the specific dress code requirements for the facility you are visiting prior to your visit.
A few general guidelines that apply at every facility include:
Skirts and shorts must be knee-length or longer.
Only closed-toe shoes are permitted. No sandals or flip-flops.
No revealing or low cut shirts. No tank tops or halter tops.
No see-though or extremely tight clothing.
No strapless dresses. No swimsuits.
No gang or obscene messages or designs.
No hats or hoodies on shirts
No sunglasses or excessive jewelry.
Underwear must be worn at all times, but not visible.
Everyone must clear the metal detector.
Visiting from Out of State
If you must travel a great distance to visit your loved one, you want your limited visitation time to go smoothly. To help ensure you are prepared, we’ve assembled our most important advice for a successful visit.
Inmate Visitation Checklist
Before arriving at a correctional facility, think through the following checklist to ensure that you are prepared for visitation.
___ I am on my inmate’s approved visitation list.
___ I have returned my paperwork and passed the visitation background check.
___ I have my driver’s license or government ID.
___ I have planned my visit during the facility’s visitation hours.
___ I have packed facility dress code approved clothes and shoes.
___ I will clear the metal detector.
___ I have ensured that my car, purse and pockets are clear of any inappropriate items before entering the facility grounds.
___ I have checked to see if there are special visitation requirements, such as a scheduled appointment.