McMinn County Jail

McMinn County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 7, 2024

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Location 1319 South White Street PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649
Official Website http://mcminncountytn.gov/sheriff/sheriff.html

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McMinn County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 1319 South White Street
PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649. It is run by the McMinn County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this McMinn County Jail includes jail superintendent, 6 sergeants, and 12 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the McMinn County Jail. The McMinn County Jail hosts an average of 35 inmates daily and 1287 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the McMinn County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Athens, McMinn County, TN Overview

City of Athens
nicknames:
“The Friendly City”
mottos:
“Progress Since 1822”
Coordinates:
35.44806°N 84.60194°W
Country:
United States
State:
Tennessee
County:
McMinn
Founded:
1822
Incorporated:
1870
Named for:
Athens, Greece
Government:
Type:
Council-manager
Mayor:
Chuck Burris
City Manager:
Seth Sumner
Area:
Total:
15.51 sq mi (40.17 km2)
Land:
15.51 sq mi (40.17 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
860 ft (262 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
13,458
Estimate (2019):
14,020
Density:
904.05/sq mi (349.05/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
37303 & 37371
Area code(s):
423
FIPS code:
47-02320
GNIS feature ID:
1304889

McMinn County Tennessee Sheriff Overview

McMinn County can be found in the eastern area of Tennessee. Athens – is the county seat. McMinn County has a total population of 52877 and was formed in 1819.

McMinn County has a total area of 430 square miles. The zip codes in McMinn County are 37303, 37309, 37329, 37331, 37370, 37371, 37826.

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the McMinn County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the McMinn County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to McMinn County Jail

The McMinn County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

McMinn County Jail;

1319 South White Street
PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The McMinn County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The McMinn County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The McMinn County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 423-745-5620, 423-745-5622 or fax through423-744-5622.

Visitations at McMinn County Jail

The McMinn County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Mcminn County Sheriffs Department / Mcminn County Jail

Address 1319 South White Street, Athens, Tennessee, 37303
Phone 423-745-5622
Website website

McMinn County Jail — General Information

Facility Name McMinn County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1319 South White Street PO Box 649, Athens, TN, 37371-0649
Capacity 250
Facility Type Adult
City Athens
Postal Code 37371-0649
State Tennessee
County McMinn County
Official Website http://mcminncountytn.gov/sheriff/sheriff.html

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Athens, McMinn County , TN Overview

City of Athens
nicknames:
"The Friendly City"
mottos:
"Progress Since 1822"
Coordinates:
35.44806°N 84.60194°W
Country:
United States
State:
Tennessee
County:
McMinn
Founded:
1822
Incorporated:
1870
Named for:
Athens, Greece
Government:
Type:
Council-manager
Mayor:
Chuck Burris
City Manager:
Seth Sumner
Area:
Total:
15.51 sq mi (40.17 km2)
Land:
15.51 sq mi (40.17 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
860 ft (262 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
13,458
Estimate (2019):
14,020
Density:
904.05/sq mi (349.05/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
37303 & 37371
Area code(s):
423
FIPS code:
47-02320
GNIS feature ID:
1304889

Directions

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