The Bedford County Jail is a 399 bed jail in the city of Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 931-684-4566 .
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 931-684-4566 , directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Bedford County Jail at 931-684-4566 to get it.
Phone: 931-684-4566
Physical Address:
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bedford County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 931-684-4566 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Bedford County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee also keeps a public database of all their felony offenders.
Bedford County Jail Inmate Search
The Bedford County Jail maintains an average of 399 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bedford County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Bedford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,240 offenders.
The following charts of Bedford County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Bedford County Corrections Department, the state of Tennessee Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Bedford County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Bedford County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The newly built Bedford County Jail was completed in 2019 and covers over 167,000 square feet, providing 415 beds for both felony and misdemeanor offenders as they wait for their trial or serve their sentence.
The new location significantly increased the capacity from the 68 beds that were present in the last location. And it is within the Bedford County Justice Complex which includes the Sheriff’s Office, courtrooms, judge suites, jury room, conference and witness rooms, a probation area, the district attorney, and all of the administration and other offices.
To determine the status of an inmate, to ask questions regarding bail, visitation, or other topics, or to express concern about an inmate the staff are reachable by calling 931-684-4566 , and the online database of inmates is updated throughout the day.
With so many services in the complex it is a sprawling campus that stretches across a large expanse of land and is surrounded by parking lots with a large outdoor space at the back. The front presents a more welcoming appearance for visitors than the remainder of the building, with white concrete and glass doors and windows to allow light into the lobby.
Along with basic care, that includes medical care, mental health care, counseling, nutrition, laundry, and social interactions, inmates are also provided with the opportunity to continue their education, to learn new life skills, to develop social skills, and have access to recreational activities and exercise.
To ensure that inmates are able to access support from their family and their friends who are not incarcerated they are permitted to send and receive mail every weekday through the US Postal Service.
All mail is sent to the inmate at the jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
... and staff will open and check the mail for contraband before they deliver it. All envelopes must be plain white envelopes with no markings other than the mailing address and full return address, there must not be Polaroids, stickers, or other items included in the envelope.
Phones are present within the housing units so inmates are able to make outgoing calls and they will be accessible each day.
Visits are scheduled directly with the inmate or staff and will be scheduled around the routine and programs of the individual inmate.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Bedford County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Bedford County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 931-684-4566 .
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Bedford County Jail in Shelbyville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Bedford County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 931-684-4566 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Bedford County Tennessee, check out the Bedford County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail? What is the Schedule?
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112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-684-4566
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail?
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-684-4566
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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To send commissary money to an inmate in Bedford County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Bedford County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail?
Bedford County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase phone calling time from this jail’s inmate phone calling service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%.
*Rates are subject to change.
Examples:
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bedford County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bedford County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Bedford County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bedford County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
For inmates receiving mail in the Bedford County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Bedford County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Bedford County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Bedford County Jail uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Bedford County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Bedford County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Bedford County.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bedford County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Bedford County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bedford County?
This facility, known as "Bedford County Jail" is also known as Bedford County Jail , Bedford County Jail, Tennessee, Bedford.
