Sullivan County Correctional Facility is a 619-bed jail based in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 423-279-7500.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Sullivan County Correctional Facility at 423-279-7500 for help.
Phone: 423-279-7500
Physical Address:
140 Blountville Bypass
Blountville, TN 37617
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional 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 423-279-7500 for the information you are looking for.
If you want to find further information, such as the status of an offender's court case, including their criminal charges, you can find it online at the Sullivan County Criminal Court Case Lookup website.
Sullivan County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The Sullivan County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 619 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sullivan County Correctional 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 Sullivan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,460 offenders.
The following charts of Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility has a rated capacity of 619 beds, but consistently has over 900 inmates in their custody on any given day, and when the current jail expansion that is underway is completed, they will have a new total capacity of 1179 beds. The jail regularly exceeds its rated capacity by 160%.
Needless to say, that is a massive number of inmates for a county of under 170,000 people, but indicative of three things: 1) The growth rate of the county and state, 2) The high crime rate the county is experiencing, and 3) The 'get tough on crime' approach of the county, in which even low level criminals are detained while they fight their charges in court. The jail was first built in 1987, housing the current rated capacity of 619 beds.
Then there's the cost. Sullivan County spends approximately $42.00 per day to keep some locked up. That comes to $38,000 per day, or over $1.1 million per month. Clearly the taxpayers are paying a high price to keep criminals off the street and in the jail.
The expansion, due to be completed by 2025, calls for a 190,000-square-foot building, costing nearly $95 million, on approximately three acres of land just behind the existing jail. This expansion will add approximately 460 beds, with room to add even more at a later date. The current jail is built on a linear design, meaning long hallways with cells. This creates blind spots and requires more correctional officers to monitor. The new design will create several seperate 'pods', which allow the ability to monitor groups of 50-60 inmates from a single location, and the ability to seperate different classifications of inmates, not to mention rival gang members.
The Sullivan County Correctional Facility is located at 140 Blountville Bypass in Blountville TN 37617. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day be calling 423-279-7500. You can view look up inmates online on the official Jail Inmate Roster which shows you their name, mugshot and date they were booked into jail.
If you want to find further information, such as the status of an offender's court case, including their criminal charges, you can find it online at the Sullivan County Criminal Court Case Lookup website.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 423-279-7500.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Sullivan County Correctional Facility, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Sullivan County Correctional Facility:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 423-279-7500.
If someone is taken to Sullivan County Correctional Facility in Blountville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 423-279-7500.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Sullivan County, Tennessee, visit the Sullivan County Correctional Facility Bail FAQ page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
140 Blountville Bypass
Blountville, TN 37617
423-279-7500
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
FRIDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7:30 PM - 11:00 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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.
Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility?
140 Blountville Bypass
Blountville, TN 37617
423-279-7500
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
FRIDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility?
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 Sullivan County Correctional 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sullivan County Correctional 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
Postcards
The Sullivan County Correctional 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.
Envelopes
The Sullivan County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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#
Sullivan County Jail
P.O. Box 610
Blountville, TN 37617
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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 Sullivan County inmate, do the following:
Sullivan County Correctional Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Sullivan County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Sullivan County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Sullivan County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Sullivan County Correctional Facility, 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Sullivan County Correctional Facility 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 Sullivan County follow these instructions:
For all Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-279-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Sullivan County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sullivan County?
This facility, known as "Sullivan County Correctional Facility" is also known as Sullivan County Jail, Sullivan County Jail & Sheriff , Sullivan County Jail & Sheriff , Tennessee, Sullivan.