How to send messages, photos, and packages
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.
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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.
No. TDOC does not permit inbound telephone calls to inmates at Bledsoe. In a family emergency, contact the facility chaplain to request help arranging a call.
Add funds through TDOC’s approved vendor ConnectNetwork/GTL; most payments post instantly, with credit usually applied within two business days. You can also mail PIN Debit deposits to the GTL Debit Lockbox address listed by TDOC or follow the vendor portal instructions to fund an account.
Up to ten. The inmate must initiate number changes, and anyone requesting removal needs to submit a written request to the warden or superintendent.
Send Tennessee DOC PIN/Debit deposits through the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox, following the vendor’s instructions. The lockbox address is: GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox, PO BOX 209705, DALLAS, TX 75320-9705.
Often, yes—many Tennessee facilities scan incoming letters and photos and deliver them digitally to inmate tablets within a few business days. Because practices can vary, check Bledsoe’s current mail-scanning rules before you send paper items.
Legal mail follows special verification procedures and is typically opened in the inmate’s presence for contraband screening. Make sure legal correspondence is clearly labeled and follows any additional submission rules to avoid delays.
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 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.
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.
