🏢 Facility Overview

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) oversees multiple detention facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, including the Downtown Detention Center, Correctional Development Centers for both males and females, and the Behavioral Care Center. The DCSO is committed to public safety, inmate rehabilitation, and community engagement through various programs and services.

👥 Inmate Classification

• Population: Adult males and females
• Security Levels: Minimum, Medium, and Maximum

Inmates are housed based on classification status, considering legal status, behavior, and specific housing needs.

🕒 Visitation Information

Visitation Schedule:

• Video Visitation: Daily, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM – 9:20 PM
• On-Site Visitation: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 9:20 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:20 AM

All visits are conducted via video, except for attorney visits. Visitors must schedule appointments in advance and adhere to the facility’s dress code and visitation rules. For more details and to confirm visitation times, please refer to the facility’s visitation guidelines:
Visitation Information

📬 Sending Mail to Inmates

All correspondence must be addressed as follows:

[Inmate's Full Name]
[Inmate's OCA Number]
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383

Mail Guidelines:

• Include the inmate’s full name and OCA number.
• Mail must have a return address with the sender’s full name.
• Only standard letters and greeting cards are accepted; no glitter or embellishments.
• Photos are allowed but must not contain nudity, violence, or gang-related imagery. Polaroid photos are prohibited.
• Books, magazines, and newspapers are not accepted through the mail.

All mail is scanned and distributed electronically to inmates. For detailed mail policies, refer to the facility’s mail guidelines:
Mail Policy

📞 Communication Services

• Phone Services: Inmates have access to telephones in each housing unit for outgoing calls. Calls can be made via collect call or pre-paid account through the facility’s phone service provider.
• Messaging Services: Inmates can receive messages via approved services. For more information, visit the facility’s official website.

All phone calls and messages are monitored and recorded.

📚 Inmate Programs & Services

• Educational Programs: GED and vocational training.
• Recreational Activities: Access to outdoor recreation areas and indoor activities.
• Religious Services: Multi-faith services and counseling.
• Medical Services: 24/7 healthcare access provided by qualified medical staff.

⚖️ Legal Assistance

For legal support regarding an inmate at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, please visit Immigration Legal Help.

🔗 Additional Resources

• Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
• Visitation Information
• Mail Policy