Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Phone contact at Bledsoe Corrections Facility is mostly one-way: you can't call in. The inmate can only call out to numbers on their approved list.
Contact an Inmate at Bledsoe Corrections Facility
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Overview
Phone calls at Bledsoe Corrections Facility run through TDOC's approved vendor, ConnectNetwork (GTL). You can't call in to reach an inmate. All calls must be initiated by the inmate. In a family emergency, you can ask to have the chaplain contacted to help facilitate a call. Inmates can keep up to ten phone numbers on their approved calling list and must start any changes themselves. If you need your number removed, TDOC requires a written request to the facility warden. To fund calls, add money through the vendor as directed. Most payments post instantly, with credits typically showing within two business days. PIN Debit deposits can also be mailed to the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox address TDOC provides.
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Quick Facts
- Bledsoe does not permit inbound telephone calls; in family emergencies the facility chaplain may be contacted to facilitate a call.
- TDOC’s primary telephone platform is ConnectNetwork; the per-minute rate was reduced to $0.075 on July 1, 2024, and most payments post instantly with credit within two business days.
- Inmates may list up to ten approved telephone numbers and must initiate any changes; requests to remove a number require a written request to the warden.
- To mail a PIN Debit deposit for TDOC/ConnectNetwork use GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox 1705, PO BOX 209705, DALLAS, TX 75320-9705; telephone credits can also be purchased via the ITS/GTL payment address TDOC lists.
Contact & Communication Guides
How to Fund Calls, Get Your Number Approved, and Handle Emergencies at Tennessee Prisons
TDOC phone calls work differently than regular calls. Inmates can only call out; you cannot call in. Once you understand the approved-number list and how funding works through ConnectNetwork, staying in touch (and handling urgent situations) gets much easier.
Mailing Letters to Someone at Bledsoe: How Tennessee’s Digital Mail Scanning Works
Writing to someone at Bledsoe? Here's the biggest thing to know: most personal mail doesn't arrive as paper anymore. Tennessee's Department of Correction (TDOC) scans personal (non-privileged) mail and delivers it digitally to the person's tablet.
What 'Non-Contact Visit' Means at Bledsoe and When It’s Used
If you're told your visit at Bledsoe will be
Common Questions
Can I call an inmate at Bledsoe Corrections Facility?
No. Bledsoe does not accept inbound calls, so inmates must place outbound calls themselves. In a family emergency, you can request the chaplain be contacted to help arrange a call.
How do I add money so an inmate can make phone calls?
Add funds through TDOC's approved vendor, ConnectNetwork (GTL). Most payments post instantly, with credits typically appearing within two business days. You can also mail PIN Debit deposits to the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox address TDOC provides.
How does my phone number get approved or removed for an inmate at Bledsoe?
The inmate manages their approved calling list (up to ten numbers) and must initiate any changes. If you want your number removed, submit a written request to the facility warden.
Other Guides for Bledsoe Corrections Facility
Bringing a Child to Visit at Bledsoe: Required Forms & What Families Need to Know
Bringing a child to visit at Bledsoe Corrections Facility means extra paperwork—and the details matter. Here's what to bring, what to file ahead of time, and how to make sure you're not turned away at the door.
Bringing Children to Visit at Bledsoe: Required Forms, Photos, and Notarization
Bringing a child to visit at Bledsoe comes down to paperwork and timing. Show up without the right form, photo, or notarization, and the visit can be delayed or denied—so get it right before you go.
How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Bledsoe: CR-2152 Application Walkthrough
Getting approved to visit at Bledsoe starts with the TDOC Visitation Application (CR-2152). Fill it out carefully, attach the required photo, and send it to the right office—that's how you avoid the most common delays.
