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Smith County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: February 24, 2024
615-735-2626
205 2nd Avenue West, Carthage, TN, 37030

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The Smith County Jail is on 54 acres of land in Smith County, and is currently the 28th largest jail in the nation. It is the only jail in Smith County and serves all law enforcement agencies. The jail houses an average daily of 50 inmates.

Smith County Jail is nationally accredited by Detention and Inmate Healthcare professional associations.

Smith County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name Smith County Jail
Jail Type County Jail
Location 205 2nd Avenue West, Carthage, TN, 37030
Contact Numbers 615-735-2626
City Carthage
Postal Code 37030
State Tennessee
County Smith County

Smith County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff Steve Hopper
Address 205 2nd Avenue West, Carthage, Tennessee, 37030
Phone 615-735-2626

Inmate Resources for Family and Friends

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Inmate Search

“Who’s In Jail” will give you the arrests and jail records of current inmates. Just search the inmate’s first and last name.

Sending a Mail

You may send packages and mail to any inmate in Smith County Jail.

All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband. All magazines, newspapers, and books must come directly from the publisher.

Legal mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate

Self-addressed, stamped envelopes, or stamps are not allowed in the jail.

All mail should be addressed as follows or it will be returned:

Full name, identification (docket) number, housing assignment
Smith County Jail
205 2nd Avenue West, Carthage, TN, 37030

Inmates are allowed to have a maximum of ten 4 x 6 photographs in their housing area. All incoming letters that contains more than ten photos will be returned to the sender.

Sending Money

The Smith County Jail accepts money orders for inmates. The money order must contain the inmate’s full name, docket number, and housing assignment.

You can securely send money to, or order commissary for an inmate at a lobby kiosk for a small convenience fee. Visa, MasterCard, and cash (Kiosk only) are accepted. Kiosks are located in the main lobby of the Jail (24/7) and at the video visitation center during visitation hours only.

Phone Calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls; however, they are allowed to make collect calls.

Visiting Rules

All visits will be 40 minutes long. To schedule an appointment by phone or for help using the online appointment, call 615-735-2626 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Video Visitation Center

The Video Visitation Center for all inmates is located at 205 2nd Avenue West, Carthage, TN, 37030 in the Smith County Jail Administration Support Building. All visitors and their guests must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day.

Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.

Three persons may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. No more than two adult visitors at one time are allowed.

Minors are not permitted without an adult.

All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (U.S.Govt. or State issued ID/Driver License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Smith County Prison Statistics

Smith County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 75
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Jail 2
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for ICE -

Smith County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population 16
Asian Jail Population -
White Jail Population 103
Native Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 1

Smith County Prison Population By Race

Native Prison Population -
Other Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 5
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 75
Black Prison Population 4

Smith County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 1,563
Male Jail Population 87
Total Jail Population 119
Female Jail Population 33

Smith County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 28
Female Pretrial Jail Population 4
Male Pretrial Jail Population 27

Smith County Prison Admissions

Total Prison Admissions 57
Black Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions 2
Native Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 55
Male Prison Admissions 36
Asian Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 21

Smith County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 18
Total Prison Population 84
Male Prison Population 66

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