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Tipton County Jail, TN Inmate Roster

Updated on: January 30, 2024
Tipton County Jail

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 Closed

Tipton County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Tipton County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
1801 South College Street Suite 106, Covington, TN, 38019
Phone
901-475-3300
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Email
[email protected]
Capacity
149
Security Level
Medium
City
Covington
Postal Code
38019
State
Tennessee
County
Tipton County
Official Website
Website

Tipton County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
Jeffery T. Chumley
Address
1801 South College Street, Covington, Tennessee, 38019
Phone
901-475-3300
Fax
901-476-0241
Website
http://www.tiptonco.com/dept_sheriff.htm

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Tipton County Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Tipton County Jail is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Tipton County Jail is located at 1801 South College Street
Suite 106, Covington, TN, 38019. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Tipton County.

Daily Life in Tipton County Jail

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Tipton County Jail is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Tipton County Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 901-475-3300 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Tipton County Jail:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 901-475-3300 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Tipton County Jail.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 1801 South College Street
Suite 106, Covington, TN, 38019. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 901-475-3300 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Tipton County Jail cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Tipton County Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Tipton County Prison Statistics

Tipton County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 89
Other Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 46
Latino Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions 43
Male Prison Admissions 80
Female Prison Admissions 9

Tipton County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 215
Female Prison Population 20
Total Prison Population 235

Tipton County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population -
White Prison Population 114
Other Prison Population 1
Black Prison Population 120
Native Prison Population -

Tipton County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 1
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 52
Black Jail Population 53
White Jail Population 72

Tipton County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 17
Total Jail Admissions 4,067
Total Jail Population 560
Male Jail Population 109

Tipton County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 18
Male Pretrial Jail Population 91
Pretrial Jail Population 93

Tipton County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 16
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 318
Jail Population Held for State Jail 11
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 2
Jail Population Held for ICE -

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