Located in Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee, the Dickson County Jail is a 399-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 615-789-4109.
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 Dickson County Jail at 615-789-4109 for help.
Phone: 615-789-4109
Physical Address:
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickson County Jail, TN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickson County Jail
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
(money orders to this address)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dickson 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 615-789-4109 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Dickson 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.
Dickson County Jail Inmate Search
The Dickson County Jail maintains an average of 399 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dickson 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 Dickson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,980 offenders.
The following charts of Dickson 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 Dickson 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 Dickson 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 Dickson 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 lessThe sprawling campus of the Dickson County Jail consists of 4 main buildings with the majority connected through interior walkways. The space offers both indoor and outdoor recreation space and secure housing for inmates who are arrested within Dickson County by any law enforcement, both on felony and misdemeanor charges. Several housing units offer safe housing for inmates. This is based upon their current charges, past charges, and any history of escape or behavior while incarcerated.
To learn the status of an offender or inquire for information on visiting or mail or other concerns, Dickson County Jail can be contacted by phone by calling 615-789-4109 and they also maintain an online database of all arrested offenders.
Along with 24 hour medical care, mental health care, and healthy meals that are made each day to meet the nutritional needs of inmates, the jail also provides many programs for inmates to participate in to better prepare for their life after incarceration. Programs include celebrate recovery, AA, NA, GED, work opportunities, and others that may change over the year based upon season or volunteers.
Inmates will have contact with their friends and their family as long as they are not also incarcerated, through the use of mail, tablets, phone calls, and visits.
Mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickson County Jail, TN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
... where it will then be checked for contraband, ensured to have the full address and inmate name and number, a complete return address, is no larger than letter size, and has no adult content, it will be scanned and then delivered digitally to the inmate.
To access a phone account for an inmate or text messaging, an account must be created online where you will be able to access all of these services and add money to the account.
This is also the same location in which visits will be scheduled and remote visits will be engaged. Visits are not permitted during certain hours of the day including 5:30am-7:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm, or 7:00pm-7:30pm.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Dickson County Jail 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 Dickson County Jail 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 615-789-4109.
Once booked at Dickson County Jail in Charlotte, 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 615-789-4109.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Dickson County, Tennessee, visit the Dickson County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dickson County Jail? What is the Schedule?
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
615-789-4109
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
Dickson County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 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 Dickson County Jail?
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
615-789-4109
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM 5:00PM - 7:00PM 7:30PM - 5:30AM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dickson County Jail?
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 Dickson 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 Dickson County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dickson County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Dickson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Dickson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Dickson County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dickson 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 Dickson 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#
Dickson County Jail, TN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickson County Jail
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
(money orders to this address)
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Dickson 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dickson County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Dickson County Jail
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
(money orders to this address)
Postcards
The Dickson 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.
Envelopes
The Dickson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickson County Jail, TN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dickson County Jail
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
(money orders to this address)
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Dickson 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dickson County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Dickson County Jail
140 County Jail Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
(money orders to this address)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dickson County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Dickson 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:
correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dickson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dickson County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Dickson County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dickson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Dickson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Dickson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dickson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-789-4109 for further assistance.
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