Knoxville City Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: February 18, 2024

Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check

Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports

Location	800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37915

Knoxville City Jail inmate lookup: Incarceration Date, Facility, Case #, Arrests, Personal Description, Booking Date, Court Date, Bond, FileNo, Release Date, Warrants, Who's in jail, Charge Information, Bond Amount, Mugshots, Warrant No, Inmate Roster, Bookings, State of Charge.

Knoxville City Jail is a low-security jail located in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Tennessee law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Knoxville City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Knoxville City Jail is not serious. The Tennessee Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Knoxville City Jail.

Inmate Search

Knoxville City Jail, Tennessee, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Knoxville City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 865-215-7256, and the Knoxville City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Tennessee statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

Knox County Sex Offender Registry

Knoxville, Knox County, TN Overview

City of Knoxville

nicknames:

Marble City, Heart of the Valley, Queen City of the Mountains, K-Town, Scruffy City, Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Coordinates:

35.9617°N 83.9232°W

Country:

United States

State:

Tennessee

County:

Knox

Settled:

1786

Founded:

1791

Incorporated:

1815

Founded by:

James White

Named for:

Henry Knox

Government:

Type:

Mayor–council

Mayor:

Indya Kincannon (D)

City Council:

Council Members Stephanie Welch (1st Dist.)Andrew Roberto (2nd Dist.)Seema Singh-Perez (3rd Dist.)Lauren Rider (4th Dist.)Mark Campen (5th Dist.)Gwen McKenzie (6th Dist.)George Wallace (At-Large Seat A)Marshall Stair (At-Large Seat B)Finbarr Saunders (At-Large Seat C; also Vice Mayor)

Area:

City:

104.25 sq mi (270.01 km2)

Land:

98.72 sq mi (255.69 km2)

Water:

5.53 sq mi (14.32 km2) 5.4%

Elevation:

886 ft (270 m)

Population (2010):

City:

178,874

Estimate (2019):

187,603

Rank:

US: 129th

Density:

1,900.30/sq mi (733.71/km2)

Urban:

558,696 (US: 74th)

Metro:

868,546 (US: 64th)

CSA:

1,096,961 (US: 50th)

Demonym(s):

Knoxvillian

Time zone:

UTC−5 (EST)

Summer (DST):

UTC−4 (EDT)

Zip code:

37901-37902, 37909, 37912, 37914-37920-37924, 37927-37934, 37938-37940, 37950, 37995-37998

Area code(s):

865

FIPS code:

47-40000

GNIS feature ID:

1648562

Primary Airport:

McGhee Tyson Airport

Interstate:

U.S. Routes:

Knoxville, Knox County, TN Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Knoxville City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Knoxville City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure.

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Knoxville City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Knoxville City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Knoxville City Jail

800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37915

Sending Money

The Knoxville City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Knoxville City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in Knoxville City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Knoxville City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Knoxville City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Knoxville City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Knoxville City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Knoxville City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

Incorrect information? Suggest an edit!

Quick Links

Knoxville City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Knoxville City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37915
City	Knoxville
Postal Code	37915
State	Tennessee
County	Knox County