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West Tennessee Detention Facility Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: December 19, 2023
901-294-3060
6299 Finde Naifeh Jr. Drive, Mason, TN, 38049

West Tennessee Detention Facility, a private prison in Mason, Tennessee, serves as a transfer facility for offenders first entering the prison system. Most will be transitioned to a permanent facility.

Permanent prisoners who work at West Tennessee Detention Facility are held at maximum security and will be held for a minimum of seven years.

There are a variety of guidelines for loved ones who wish to visit or communicate with an inmate.

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West Tennessee Detention Facility Prison Information

Jail Name West Tennessee Detention Facility
Jail Type Private Facility
Location 6299 Finde Naifeh Jr. Drive, Mason, TN, 38049
Contact Numbers 901-294-3060
City Mason
Postal Code 38049
State Tennessee
County Tipton County
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Inmate Search

The Tennessee Department of Corrections website hosts an inmate search database where one can search for an inmate by department number or first/last name. Inmates’ holding facility is displayed in search results.

Sending a Mail

While mail is encouraged to keep inmates connected to loved ones, all incoming mail will be opened and inspected. The following items are prohibited to be mailed to inmates: money, cash, photocopied materials exceeding six pages, money orders, and contraband. In addition, pages should not be glued or taped together.

Rules on sending packages should be obtained from West Tennessee Detention Facility. General Tennessee Department of Corrections guidelines allow packages to be sent if a return address is included. Weight limits, items that can be included, and frequency of packages should be checked with the institution.

Mail should be sent to the following address:

Inmate’s Name and DIN (department identification number)
6299 Finde Naifeh Jr. Drive, Mason, TN, 38049
901-294-3060
Tipton County

Sending Money

Offenders at West Tennessee Detention Facility are not allowed to possess physical money, but funds can be deposited into the offender’s account either by depositing in person at the facility or sending a check or money order. The inmate’s name and DIN should be included. It is important to note that if an offender has outstanding fines or court fees, the funds may be applied to paying those.

Phone Calls

Inmates can make phone calls based on the institution’s specific rules. General Tennessee Department of Corrections rules allow inmates to make collect calls between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. for a duration of thirty minutes. Calls may be monitored. Those wishing to receive calls should make an account with the phone system.

Visiting Rules

Visitation at West Tennessee Detention Facility is an encouraged privilege, as it can help offenders reintegrate into society better upon release from custody. In order to ensure that visiting is family-friendly and safe, there are rules for visitors and inmates to follow.

Identification

All adult visitors are required to present valid and current identification (driver’s license, non-driver photo ID, government issued photo identification, armed services I.D., employment identification with photo).

Searches

Visitors entering West Tennessee Detention Facility are subject to search, including a substance, strip, or personal item search. Additionally, visitors will pass through a metal detector and should refrain from wearing clothing containing medals (doing so will incur a more detail search).

Apparel

Visitors should seek to wear clothing that enhances the atmosphere. They should be dressed completely with appropriate undergarments. Visitors at West Tennessee Detention Facility cannot be barefoot and should refrain from wearing sheer or see-through garments, plunging necklines, bathing suits, shorts/skirts shorter than thigh length, and attire that depicts obscenities or profane language.

Prohibited items/Contraband

Visitors should not bring weapons, drugs, alcohol, cell phones or memory cards into the facility. No items should be given to an offender (money, medicine, etc) without permission from a staff member.

Visitation Hours

Sunday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.