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Answers based on the directory data for Tennessee, United States: how many facilities there are, in which municipalities, of what type and how to contact them.

How many prisons are there in Tennessee?

Tennessee (United States) has 58 facilities in 39 localities. By type: Local and county jails (28), Prisons and penitentiaries (22), Juvenile detention centers (8). The municipalities with the most facilities are Memphis, Nashville, Dyersburg.

In which municipalities of Tennessee are there correctional facilities?

The directory lists facilities in 39 localities of Tennessee. Open the municipality you are interested in to see the profile of each facility.

What types of facility are there in Tennessee?

Tennessee has these categories: Local and county jails (28), Prisons and penitentiaries (22), Juvenile detention centers (8). Examples: Anderson County Detention Facility, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Carey E. Garrett Juvenile Court Building, Carter County Jail.

Local and county jails 28

Prisons and penitentiaries 22

Juvenile detention centers 8

How do I contact a facility in Tennessee?

Of the facilities in Tennessee listed in the directory, 20 show a phone number, 22 a website and 1 an email address. Visiting hours and requirements are set by each prison administration and change often: always confirm them by phone or on the official website before you travel.

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