Authority: Tennessee Department of Correction
Website: https://www.tn.gov/correction
Address: 500 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37242
Phone: (615) 741-1000

Having a loved one lost somewhere in the prison system is frustrating. It is also unsettling to be the victim of a crime and be unaware of where the person who violated your life is located. Both of these situations can be helped by using InmatesPlus. If you are unable to locate an inmate in Tennessee but know the area in which they are located, then start by checking the links for facilities in that area. Using a legal name, first and last, simply search the jail or prison facility to gather current information. This can help you know where an inmate is and a sentence length or charges if no sentence has yet been given. If you are still unable to locate an inmate in Tennessee then there is another option. VINELink is a third party site that makes searching the entire state a relatively easy process.

Originally created for crime victims, VINELink, following a short, free registration process allows a user to search all the facilities in an area using only a full legal name or inmate ID number. Once located, a user can find out the updated, available information for that inmate. This may include information such as a mugshot, charges, and even a sentence length. This gives former victims peace of mind and may help loved ones know what to expect as far as sentence length. VINELink is updated daily so information is current within the last 24 hours each and every day. This can be beneficial to all. Information can be shared online, via text, e-mail, or phone call as needed for a specific inmate.

When someone is arrested, it can be hard to know where to begin to navigate the penal system. This is much truer for those who have never had to deal with an arrest in a family or with friends, kind of situation. It is important to gain as much DOC information as possible, as quickly as possible, but someone unfamiliar with the system may not know where to start. This is where InmatesPlus can be of great service and benefit. InmatesPlus goes beyond basic DOC information of a name and address to offering real life information for those left behind when an arrest is made.

If you are in need of DOC information for a specific facility in Tennessee, simply find the name and click the facility link. Then using the inmates full legal name or inmate ID number, if it is known, look up the inmate. This will provide you with a mugshot and possibly list the charges or conviction if the person has already been to court. Specific facility sites will also offer information on how and when to schedule visits, send money to inmates, or even how calls are made. If you know the basic DOC information, but desire information about jail or prison in general, then InmatesPlus can help further with a blog that gives information about prisons and jails in general without the sensationalism that is often seen online. Prison and jail can change a life, but knowing what to expect can be helpful for those left behind.