Bledsoe Corrections Facility

Visiting at Bledsoe Corrections Facility starts with getting approved. Complete the Visitor Application (CR‑2152), include a current photograph, and use a street address—no P.O. Box. Processing takes about 30 days. You won't be admitted until approved, but immediate family of newly committed inmates may get temporary visits for up to 60 days while paperwork is processed. An inmate's visitor list can include immediate family who apply plus up to eight additional adult visitors. Current or former TDOC/TRICOR/contract employees, interns, and practicum students won't be approved unless they're immediate family. Expect security screening, including a body scanner. Inside the visitation area, bring only your photo ID and car keys/key fob (baby items in a clear plastic bag are allowed). Follow clothing and footwear rules, and keep visits non-contact and under two hours.

Phone communication at Bledsoe Corrections Facility follows TDOC policy: you can't call an inmate directly because inbound calls aren't permitted. In a family emergency, contact the facility chaplain to help arrange an outbound call. TDOC's primary phone platform is ConnectNetwork/GTL, and the per‑minute rate dropped to $0.075 effective July 1, 2024. Most payments post instantly, with credit typically applied within two business days. Inmates can keep up to ten approved phone numbers—only the inmate can request changes. If you want your number removed, submit a written request to the warden or superintendent. Fund calls through the vendor's portal/app or by mail to the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox in Dallas, TX.

For PIN/Debit deposits, Tennessee DOC uses a vendor lockbox system—follow the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox instructions so funds post to the right account. Personal mail in Tennessee is often routed through a processing center, where letters and photos get scanned and delivered digitally to inmate tablets within a few business days. Confirm Bledsoe's current scanning rules before sending anything sensitive or bulky. Mail is inspected for contraband or prohibited content; items that violate rules can be returned, confiscated, or referred for investigation. For smoother processing, address the envelope with the inmate's committed/legal name, their TDOC ID number, and "Bledsoe Corrections Facility." Legal mail follows special verification procedures.

Start with the facility or county website to find the main phone line, records or inmate services contacts, and any online forms before calling or showing up. Under Tennessee DOC practice, inmates don't receive inbound telephone calls. In a family emergency, contact the facility chaplain to help arrange a call—exact procedures can vary. For intake or visitation paperwork like the CR-2152, use a street or physical address. P.O. Boxes aren't allowed. Inmates may keep up to ten approved phone numbers on their calling list. They must request changes themselves, and anyone who wants to be removed should send a written request to the warden or superintendent. When you call, have the inmate's full name, date of birth (or another identifier), and your callback number ready. Use non-emergency numbers for routine questions.