Located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, the Women's Correctional Center is a 454-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 615-862-8123.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Women's Correctional Center at 615-862-8123 for help.
Phone: 615-862-8123
Physical Address:
5115 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 Women's 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.
Women's Correctional Center Inmate Search
The Women's Correctional Center maintains an average of 454 offenders in custody on any given day. The Women's 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 lessHoused in what was previously the MDF Annex, the Women's Correctional Center provides housing for the female inmates of all security levels, minimum, medium, and maximum, and has a top capacity of 252.
The building is stark concrete and contrasts to its surroundings, offering a safe space for the secure detention of both those who are awaiting their trial and those who have been sentenced.
Questions about an inmate or their programs are directed to the staff onsite at 615-862-8123.
Women's Correctional Center provides access to several programs that are intended to support personal and emotional growth, to help develop new coping and life skills, and to reduce the rates of recidivism by helping to prepare women for reintegration and to build a successful career and future. Mental health professionals provide counseling and therapy as needed, and educators are onsite to provide ongoing education in academic as well as pro-social behaviors.
Cognitive behavioral treatments are used to prepare residents for their future outside of the facility and to provide them with necessary tools for success and to reduce the recidivism rates.
This program has a mirrored one in place for male inmates at the Male Correctional Development Center nearby, as well as there being a Downtown Detention Center and a Maximum Correctional Center in Davidson County.
While incarcerated, residents are not isolated rather are able to engage in recreational activities, exercise or physical activity, learning opportunities, and will be able to remain in contact with their friends and family via mail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
...and via outgoing phone calls along with video visitation which is managed online.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Women's Correctional Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Women's Correctional Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 615-862-8123.
Once booked at Women's Correctional Center in Nashville, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 615-862-8123.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Davidson County, Tennessee, visit the Women's Correctional Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Women's 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 |
Women's 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 Women's 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.
Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's Correctional Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Women's 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 Women's Correctional Center?
Women's 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 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:
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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:
Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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:
Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
correctpay.com Contact, Help and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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:
Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 Women's 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 "Women's Correctional Center" is also known as Correctional Development Center - Female, Davidson County Correctional Center - Female, CDC Facility - DCSO, Correctional Development Center, Davidson County Correctional Center-Female, Davidson County Correctional Center-Female, Tennessee, Davidson.