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Knox County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Q: How many inmates are currently detained in Knox County?

The directory currently lists 1,356 active custody records for Knox County. The most recent record observation was 2026-10-21 23:39:55 UTC. Of these listed records, 503 have published booking dates in the 30 UTC calendar days ending 2026-10-22. This is not the total number of admissions during that period. Confirm current detention status with the official facility.

Q: What is the main jail facility in Knox County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, located at 5001 Maloneyville Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (865) 281-6700.

Q: How do bail and bond postings work in Knox County?

Among 466 currently listed records with an unambiguous numeric bond of $50–$10,000,000, the median published amount is $6,500. Calculated on 2026-10-22 UTC; this sample is not a bond quote or a judicial schedule. Confirm the amount and release conditions directly with the facility or court.

Q: How frequently is the Knox County custody roster updated?

The directory is scheduled for daily synchronization from public agency rosters. The latest listed-record observation was 2026-10-21 23:39:55 UTC. Observation times describe individual records, not proof of a complete collection. Statistics are recalculated from the listed data and do not establish a new source update.

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Knox County, Tennessee.

Jurisdiction Snapshot

Currently in Custody 1,356

Last Verified 21 Oct, 23:39 UTC

Agency: Knox County Sheriff's Office

Total in Custody

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1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

Showing 1,356 active custody records for Knox County · Verified Oct 21, 2026 23:39 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Name	Booked	Charges	Status
PURKEY, SHIANN MAE 30 #1526485	21 Oct 2026	JOYRIDING - UNAUTH USE AUTO/OTHER VEHICLES	In custody
PEREZ-MORALES, SHERLY 20 #1722560	21 Oct 2026	IMMIGRATION DETAINEE	In custody
MULLOY, MANDY SUE 49 #1482722	21 Oct 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - ATTEMPT OTHER+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - ATTEMPT OTHER ARRAIGNMENT	In custody $500.00
MOODY, NICOLE MARIE 54 #1633744	21 Oct 2026	THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING	In custody
MILLER, TIMOTHY RAY 41 #1067277	21 Oct 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESION OF A WEAPON, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE XYLAZINE, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, EVADING ARREST, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY+4 Show all 6 charges Hide UNLAWFUL POSSESION OF A WEAPON, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE XYLAZINE, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, EVADING ARREST, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY HOLD FOR PRISON STATUS MOTION TRIAL	In custody
MERAZ-MALDONADO, JORGE RAMON 29 #1570727	21 Oct 2026	IMMIGRATION DETAINEE	In custody
MALONEY, TIMOTHY WAYNE 33 #1349022	21 Oct 2026	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL TRESPASS SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody
LOVEDAY, JOHN CADEN 19 #1700648	21 Oct 2026	12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 10/21/2026 @ 2139 HOURS+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 10/21/2026 @ 2139 HOURS AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION	In custody
KING, TERRY LYNN 64 #65541	21 Oct 2026	MOT.TO REOPEN POST CONVICTION PETITION TDOC INMATE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide MOT.TO REOPEN POST CONVICTION PETITION TDOC INMATE MOTION STATUS	In custody
JIGUAN-GOMEZ, JORGE 27 #1722390	21 Oct 2026	IMMIGRATION DETAINEE	In custody

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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
HOLLENHEAD, BETHANY SHIANN 27 #1667373	21 Oct 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT	In custody
GOSSETT, ANTHONY TYLER 35 #1169264	21 Oct 2026	CRIMINAL TRESPASS	In custody
GABRIEL-MENDEZ, BRYANA ELICI 20 #1647243	21 Oct 2026	IMMIGRATION DETAINEE	In custody
BAYS, DEREK BRENT 43 #1124722	21 Oct 2026	12 HOUR HOLD ENDS 10/21/2026 @ 2029 HOURS+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS 10/21/2026 @ 2029 HOURS DOMESTIC ASSAULT STATUS	In custody
AMOS, CHRISTOPHER LEE 50 #998392	21 Oct 2026	THEFT OF PROPERTY - $2,500 TO < $10,000	In custody
WOODS, LAWRENCE AMOS 40 #1701308	21 Oct 2026	GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE AGG ASSAULT	In custody $200,000.00
TAYLOR, CAMERON GRANT 34 #1321977	21 Oct 2026	CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING	In custody $2,000.00
SINGLETON, LACREICIA SHANAY 37 #1717939	21 Oct 2026	Not published by source	In custody
SEIBER, NARISSA NICOLE 38 #1039872	21 Oct 2026	PUBLIC INTOXICATION CRIMINAL TRESPASS+1 Show all 3 charges Hide PUBLIC INTOXICATION CRIMINAL TRESPASS ARRAIGNMENT	In custody
RUTHERFORD SPIVEY, GABRIELLE RENEE 29 #1364656	21 Oct 2026	UNLAWFUL REMOVAL/ALTERATION OF REGISTRATION TAG TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE - ATTEMPT+5 Show all 7 charges Hide UNLAWFUL REMOVAL/ALTERATION OF REGISTRATION TAG TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE - ATTEMPT METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY REVOCATION JUDGMENT	In custody $1,000.00; $20,000.00; $500.00; $5,000.00
REID, TYLER 28 #1722513	21 Oct 2026	HOLD FOR HAMILTON CO. - FTA ASSAULT ON FIRST RESPONDER ASSAULT - BODILY INJURY	In custody $500.00
RANGEL, ISAAC SERMON EMMANUEL 22 #1669644	21 Oct 2026	TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 10/21/26 AT 0616 HOURS+1 Show all 3 charges Hide TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 10/21/26 AT 0616 HOURS AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC	In custody
PFEIFFER, MICHAEL PRESTON 34 #1343615	21 Oct 2026	HOLD FOR BLOUNT COUNTY-FTA-THEFT PROHIBIT FROM POSSESS FIREARM UNDER STATE/FED LAW+3 Show all 5 charges Hide HOLD FOR BLOUNT COUNTY-FTA-THEFT PROHIBIT FROM POSSESS FIREARM UNDER STATE/FED LAW POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - USE OR DISPLAY DEADLY WEAPON	In custody $500.00; $20,000.00
PATTERSON, DAVONTAE L 34 #1718222	21 Oct 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES POSSESSION WEAPON (FIREARM AMMUNITION) - CONVICTED FELON CRIME OF VIOLENCE OTHER	In custody $500.00; $5,000.00; $25,000.00
MIRACLE, MICHAEL LEE 49 #955187	21 Oct 2026	DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED DUE TO CONVICTION OF DUI OBEDIENCE TO ANY REQUIRED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED DUE TO CONVICTION OF DUI OBEDIENCE TO ANY REQUIRED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY	In custody
LOVELL, BRANDIE NICOLE 39 #965015	21 Oct 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody
JOHNSON, TYLER CADE 34 #1313402	21 Oct 2026	DUI: SECOND OFFENSE VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DUI: SECOND OFFENSE VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED DUE TO CONVICTION OF DUI	In custody $3,000.00; $500.00
JETT, CHRISTOPHER LOGAN 36 #1118591	21 Oct 2026	EVADING ARREST RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY - VEHICLE INVOLVED RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED+6 Show all 8 charges Hide EVADING ARREST RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY - VEHICLE INVOLVED RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE EVADING ARREST POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE - FENTANYL SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody $5,000.00; $2,000.00; $500.00; $3,000.00
GOINS, STEPHANIE NICHOLE 43 #458264	21 Oct 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY	In custody
FORSTER, DELLA NICOLE 36 #1333295	21 Oct 2026	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @+3 Show all 5 charges Hide AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @ 0817 HOURS ON 10/21/2026 GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE OTHER	In custody $7,500.00
DAVIS, BENJAMIN ANDREW 35 #1130557	21 Oct 2026	POSSESSION WEAPON (FIREARM AMMUNITION) - CONVICTED FELON CRIME OF VIOLENCE	In custody $20,000.00
CAUDLE, DAKOTA 25 #1722533	21 Oct 2026	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @+2 Show all 4 charges Hide AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @ 13347 HOURS ON 10/21/2026 GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE	In custody $10,000.00
BLALOCK, WILLIAM 45 #1707219	21 Oct 2026	HOLD FOR MORGAN COUNTY-VOP-EVADING AND SIMPLE POSSESSION	In custody
NORTON, STEVEN BRADLEY 51 #232438	21 Oct 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER MARIHUANA, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+3 Show all 5 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER MARIHUANA, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE OTHER PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $5,000.00
SHERMAN, JAMES EDWARD 65 #50491	21 Oct 2026	CRIMINAL TRESPASS	In custody $500.00
LAWRENCE, EMMANUEL J 24 #1597849	21 Oct 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES REPORT BACK	In custody $1,500.00; $500.00
SMITH, JOHNNY WADE 56 #238649	21 Oct 2026	METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $15,000.00
OBRIEN, CHRISTOPHER DAVID 42 #1673045	21 Oct 2026	THEFT - 2,500-10,000 - ATTEMPT THEFT ($2,500 - $10,000)+4 Show all 6 charges Hide THEFT - 2,500-10,000 - ATTEMPT THEFT ($2,500 - $10,000) IDENTITY THEFT FORGERY - $2,500 TO < $10,000 HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - THEFT AND FORGERY PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $2,000.00; $4,000.00
TRENT, EARL THOMAS 62 #153633	21 Oct 2026	AGGRAVATED 911 CALLS IN NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PROHIBITED	In custody
JEFFERSON, TAYLOR TYRONE 27 #1702417	21 Oct 2026	POSSESS FIREARM INTENT TO GO ARMED - DANGEROUS FELONY HOLD FOR HAMILTON CO. - AGGRAVATED CHILD NEGLECT+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSSESS FIREARM INTENT TO GO ARMED - DANGEROUS FELONY HOLD FOR HAMILTON CO. - AGGRAVATED CHILD NEGLECT PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $17,000.00
KERR, ANDREW 42 #1718617	21 Oct 2026	AGG. ASSAULT 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 09/22/2026 @+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGG. ASSAULT 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 09/22/2026 @ ARRAIGNMENT	In custody $2,500.00; $40,000.00; $1,000.00
HENDERSON, MICHAEL THOMAS 43 #407959	21 Oct 2026	PUBLIC INTOXICATION OTHER	In custody $500.00
CARERO, VICTOR RAMON 45 #341625	21 Oct 2026	CRIMINAL TRESPASS REPORT BACK	In custody $500.00
HOUSINGER, ROBERT BUZZ 34 #1712065	21 Oct 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE - ATTEMPT POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+4 Show all 6 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE - ATTEMPT POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES CRIMINAL TRESPASS JAIL ARRAIGNMENT W/ VOP PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $500.00; $250.00
WALDROP, BELINDA YVONN 44 #999776	21 Oct 2026	CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES	In custody $1,355.00; $1,176.00
PALMER, JOSHUA AARON 37 #1064999	21 Oct 2026	PUBLIC INTOXICATION	In custody $500.00
NDUWIMANA, EMMANUEL NMN 51 #1136408	21 Oct 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE REPORT BACK+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE REPORT BACK JAIL ARRAIGNMENT OTHER	In custody $1,000.00; $2,500.00
HULETT, LEVI DEAN 33 #1519585	21 Oct 2026	CRIMINAL TRESPASS POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+2 Show all 4 charges Hide CRIMINAL TRESPASS POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE REPORT BACK	In custody $100.00; $500.00
COX, TIFFANY DANIELLE 40 #1007559	21 Oct 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+1 Show all 3 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES ARRAIGNMENT	In custody $500.00
CORDON, MICHAEL ANDREW 38 #1691962	21 Oct 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT OTHER	In custody $2,500.00

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Understanding Knox County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility booking desk directly at (865) 281-6700.

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If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

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Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Knox County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

Physical / Booking Location: 5001 Maloneyville Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Booking / Facility Phone: (865) 281-6700

Operating Agency: Brent Gibson

Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Knox County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Knox County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility directly.

Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

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Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Knox County.

Bail amounts in Knox County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.

Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.

Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

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5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Reported Commissary Provider Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

Electronic Deposit & Commissary Vendor

CorrectPay

Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.

Deposit Portal

1. Inmate ID / Booking #

Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.

2. Confirm Facility

Select Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

3. Fund Posting & Availability

Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.

Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice

Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:

Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.

Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Read Commissary Guide

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Knox County.

Reported Telecom Provider Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

ICSolutions

Inmates held in Knox County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via ICSolutions. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

Calling Portal

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Knox County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:

Call Facility Desk: (865) 281-6700

Physical Detention Center: 5001 Maloneyville Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918 (Physical location only; verify postal routing before sending).

Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Read Communications Guide

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Knox County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:

Call Facility Desk: (865) 281-6700

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).

Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.

Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Read Visitation Guide

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Knox County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Other County Jail Rosters in Tennessee

Browse other covered county rosters in Tennessee. These links do not establish where a person is held.

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Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Knox County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

Recent booking dates in this roster: Of 1,356 listed records, 208 have a published booking date in the seven UTC calendar days ending 2026-10-22. This describes the listed snapshot, not all bookings or releases during that period.

How many inmates are currently detained in Knox County?

The directory currently lists 1,356 active custody records for Knox County. The most recent record observation was 2026-10-21 23:39:55 UTC. Of these listed records, 503 have published booking dates in the 30 UTC calendar days ending 2026-10-22. This is not the total number of admissions during that period. Confirm current detention status with the official facility.

What is the main jail facility in Knox County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Knox County Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, located at 5001 Maloneyville Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (865) 281-6700.

How do bail and bond postings work in Knox County?

Among 466 currently listed records with an unambiguous numeric bond of $50–$10,000,000, the median published amount is $6,500. Calculated on 2026-10-22 UTC; this sample is not a bond quote or a judicial schedule. Confirm the amount and release conditions directly with the facility or court.

How frequently is the Knox County custody roster updated?

The directory is scheduled for daily synchronization from public agency rosters. The latest listed-record observation was 2026-10-21 23:39:55 UTC. Observation times describe individual records, not proof of a complete collection. Statistics are recalculated from the listed data and do not establish a new source update.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Knox County, Tennessee. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Compliance Notice:

We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.

Facility Directory

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