Lois M De Berry Facility, TN

Before you can visit at Lois M. De Berry Facility, you'll need an approved TDOC CR‑2152 visitor application on file. Inmates receive blank forms to give you, and you should return the completed application with a current, usable identification photo within 30 days—no black-and-white or photocopied photos. Applications go through background screening, and each inmate's visitor list is limited to immediate family plus up to eight additional adults. Your CR‑2152 must include a street address (P.O. Boxes aren't accepted). For newly committed inmates, immediate family may be temporarily added for up to 60 days from intake, but you'll need an approved CR‑2152 to continue visiting after that. Bring only your photo ID and car keys/key fob into visitation; baby items must be in a clear plastic bag. Applications expire every 24 months, and falsifying information can result in denial plus a minimum six‑month wait before you can reapply.

Phone calls at Lois M. DeBerry Facility go through ConnectNetwork (powered by Global Tel*Link). As of July 1, 2024, TDOC reports the rate dropped to 7.5 cents per minute. You can't call inmates directly—inbound calls aren't allowed. In a family emergency, reach out to the facility chaplain, who may be able to arrange a call. To add funds for calling services, you can send payment to Global Tel*Link Corporation, Dept 1705, Denver, CO 80291-1705. For account setup, scheduling, and deposits, follow the vendor's instructions through their portal, app, or kiosk—steps vary depending on the platform.

Mail sent to Lois M. DeBerry Facility goes through a scanning process, so getting the address right matters. Include the facility name and the inmate's committed name, and write "TDOC ID#" immediately before their TDOC number to avoid delays. Books and magazines are only accepted when mailed directly from the publisher or a recognized commercial distributor—bulk-rate mail and packages from unapproved sources generally won't make it through. After intake, non-legal mail is typically scanned and delivered electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks within a few business days (timing varies). All mail gets inspected for contraband and prohibited content. Items that violate rules may be returned, confiscated, or trigger further investigation. Legal mail follows separate verification steps and may be opened in the inmate's presence for screening.

You can typically add money to an incarcerated person's account through in-person kiosks, third-party online portals or mobile apps, automated phone systems, and certain approved mail/trustee options—what Lois M. De Berry Facility accepts depends on the facility's rules and vendors. Commissary or trust account funds cover purchases inside, while phone and video credits usually go through separate vendor accounts. Most electronic deposits run through third-party processors, and any convenience or processing fees show up during checkout (they're not set by the facility). Before paying, confirm you're selecting the right person using their full name plus a facility identifier like an ID/jacket number or birthdate. Posting times range from immediate to one or two business days, so keep your receipt and follow up if funds don't appear.