The Maximum Correctional Center is a 508-bed jail located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 615-862-8123.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Maximum Correctional Center at 615-862-8123 for assistance.
Phone: 615-862-8123
Physical Address:
5113 Harding Place
Nashville, TN 37211
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center, 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 615-862-8123 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Davidson 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.
Maximum Correctional Center Inmate Search
The Maximum Correctional Center maintains an average of 508 offenders in custody on any given day. The Maximum Correctional Center 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 Davidson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 55,480 offenders.
The following charts of Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Davidson 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessTrue to its name, the Maximum Correctional Center is the maximum security facility for Davidson County and houses the male and female inmates who are determined to require the highest levels of security for both their own sake and the safety of the community.
Currently, only male inmates are held at this location, with the female inmates being transferred to the alternative locations within Davidson County including the Womens Correctional Center or the downtown location.
It has a maximum capacity of 508 inmates and can be reached at 615-862-8123.
To provide access to programs that fit each individual, many of the programs at this location are provided virtually and are accessible by kiosk or tablet, while others are provided onsite by licensed teachers and other professionals.
Programs are educational or rehabilitative, providing tools and skills to create healthy lives, obtain reliable employment, and for personal growth.
Due to the increased security, housing units often operate as a single unit and will not have free access to other units or the inmates who are housed within them. In person visits may be limited, with video visitation being provided and accessible both in kiosk onsite and remotely
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Maximum Correctional Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Maximum Correctional Center typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 615-862-8123.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Maximum Correctional Center in Nashville for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 615-862-8123 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Davidson County, Tennessee, visit the Maximum Correctional Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:50 PM |
MONDAY | 5:00 PM - 9:20 PM |
TUESDAY | 5:00 PM - 9:20 PM |
WEDNESDAY | No Visits |
THURSDAY | No Visits |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:50 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:50 PM |
Maximum Correctional Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Maximum Correctional Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Maximum Correctional Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Maximum Correctional Center 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 Maximum Correctional Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Davidson County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Davidson County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Personal Mail - All mail sent to an inmate is opened and then scanned into a digital format that the inmate can read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. Inmate's will not receive the originals.
Legal Mail - All legal mail is opened and the attorney's office is then contacted by phone or email to confirm legitimacy. Any inmate or sender that impersonates legal mail will be criminally charged. No exceptions.
Postcards
The Maximum Correctional Center 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. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Envelopes
The Maximum Correctional Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Postcards and Envelopes are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Money Orders
You may mail an inmate a Money Order for their Commissary.
Mail to:
VendEngine
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211
Money orders must include:
Maximum Correctional Center
Full name of the inmate
Inmate's Control number and Facility ID #
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
Magazines
Magazines are not allowed to be mailed to inmates.
Books
Books are not allowed to be mailed in to inmates.
Care packages
Care Packages are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
Personal Mail - All mail sent to an inmate is opened and then scanned into a digital format that the inmate can read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. Inmate's will not receive the originals.
Legal Mail - All legal mail is opened and the attorney's office is then contacted by phone or email to confirm legitimacy. Any inmate or sender that impersonates legal mail will be criminally charged. No exceptions.
Postcards
The Maximum Correctional Center 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. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Envelopes
The Maximum Correctional Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Postcards and Envelopes are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Money Orders
You may mail an inmate a Money Order for their Commissary.
Mail to:
VendEngine
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211
Money orders must include:
Maximum Correctional Center
Full name of the inmate
Inmate's Control Number & Facility ID number
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
Magazines
Magazines are not allowed to be mailed to inmates.
Books
Books are not allowed to be mailed in to inmates.
Care packages
Care Packages are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
Maximum Correctional Center 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:
correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Maximum Correctional Center follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Maximum Correctional Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Davidson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maximum Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Davidson County inmate, do the following:
Maximum Correctional Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Davidson County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Davidson County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Davidson County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Maximum Correctional Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Maximum Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Davidson County follow these instructions:
For all Davidson County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maximum Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8123 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Davidson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Davidson County?
This facility, known as "Maximum Correctional Center" is also known as Metro-Davidson County Detention Facility, Metro-Davidson County Detention Fac, Metro-Davidson County Detention Fac, Tennessee, Davidson.