Knox County Detention Facility is a 1036-bed jail in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 865-281-6700.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Knox County Detention Facility at 865-281-6700 for assistance.
Phone: 865-281-6700
Physical Address:
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility, 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 865-281-6700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Knox 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.
Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Knox County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1036 offenders in custody on any given day. The Knox County Detention Facility 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 Knox County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 28,820 offenders.
The following charts of Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Sheriff in Knox County is responsible for three incarceration locations, this, the Knox County Detention Facility, the Knox County Jail, and the Work Release.
The 1,036-bed Knox County Detention Facility is also known as the Roger D Wilson Detention Facility and it houses the inmates who require higher levels of security and those who will be held for their sentence. As a direct supervision facility, with officers are in the housing units with the inmates to manage the daily routines, respond to needs as they arise, and ensure the safety of the facility. Direct supervision has been shown to improve safety of the jail and to provide positive social interactions and examples to inmates during their incarceration.
While incoming calls are not accepted, a family emergency can be reported to the facility 865-281-6700 and they will confirm the emergency qualifies and put the call through or report to the inmate as soon as possible.
A long list of programs is provided that covers many life skills and moments, social interactions, and rebuilding after release. These include child support classes, money management and driver's license programs, AA/NA, educational classes for basic education or parenting and many other topics.
A library is in place, along with other recreational opportunities, and inmates are provided with full medical care from the medical unit, including from mental health professionals.
Books may also be sent to the inmates, through the publisher only, and they can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
... in addition to providing money to fund an inmates account for access to hygiene and other items online.
Regular mail to an inmate can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
... and may be checked for contraband before final delivery.
Outgoing phone calls are available on the provided phones during the day, with funding online.
Remote video visits may occur any day and do not need to be scheduled, while onsite visits may occur twice a week and can be planned online. Visits will be Sunday through Friday and alternate days for units, requiring they be confirmed in order to book.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Knox County Detention Facility for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Knox County Detention Facility include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Knox County Detention Facility at 865-281-6700.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Knox County Detention Facility in Knoxville for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 865-281-6700.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Knox County, Tennessee, visit the Knox County Detention Facility Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Visits for both the Knox County Jail & the Detention Center are held here at the Detention Facility.
4900 Maloneyville Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918
865-281-6700
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ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY
| DAY | TIMES | INMATE HOUSING |
| SUN | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| SUN | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| MON | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| MON | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| TUE | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| TUE | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| WED | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| WED | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| THU | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| THU | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| FRI | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| FRI | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 2, 3 and 6 |
| SAT | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3, 4 and 6 |
| SAT | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY
| DAY | TIMES | INMATE HOUSING |
| SUN | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| SUN | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| MON | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| MON | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| TUE | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| TUE | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| WED | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| WED | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| THU | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| THU | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| FRI | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| FRI | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 2, 3 and 6 |
| SAT | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3, 4 and 6 |
| SAT | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
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 Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 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 Knox County Detention Facility?
Visits for both the Knox County Jail & the Detention Facility are held here at the Detention Facility.
4900 Maloneyville Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918
865-281-6700
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY
| DAY | TIMES | INMATE HOUSING |
| SUN | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| SUN | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| MON | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| MON | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| TUE | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| TUE | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| WED | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| WED | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| THU | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| THU | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| FRI | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| FRI | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 2, 3 and 6 |
| SAT | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3, 4 and 6 |
| SAT | 3:00pm to 5:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY
| DAY | TIMES | INMATE HOUSING |
| SUN | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| SUN | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| MON | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| MON | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| TUE | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| TUE | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| WED | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 2 and 3 |
| WED | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| THU | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3 and 6 |
| THU | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 3 and 4 |
| FRI | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
| FRI | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 2, 3 and 6 |
| SAT | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Unit 3, 4 and 6 |
| SAT | 3:00pm to 8:30pm | Unit 1 and 3 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Knox County Detention Facility 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 Knox County Detention Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Knox County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Knox 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 Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Knox County Detention Facility 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. Black or blue ink. Return Address required.
Envelopes
The Knox County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. Envelopes must be white. Black or blue ink. Return Address required.
If you are sending a money order or cashier's check to your inmate, pay it to the order of: Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility In Care of: (Inmate’s Name and IDN).
All letters should be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
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 Knox County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Workman, John Wiley & Sons, Dover, Candlewick, WW Norton, Chronicle, Tindale House and SureShot Books. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Knox County Detention Facility 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.To confirm that the Knox County Detention Facility continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 865-281-6700.
All books, magazines and newspapers should be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. Knox County Detention Facility has packages you can purchase from correctpay.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
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To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Knox County Detention Facility follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Knox County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Knox County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Knox County Detention Facility 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 receive phone calls from inmates in Knox County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Knox 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 Knox County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Knox County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Knox County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Knox County?
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