How to Send Money to Sumner County Jail (TN)

Sumner County Jail is located at 117 West Smith Street, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066. Keep this address handy for in-person questions and for confirming where to send money orders or deposit forms. Many facilities require a specific mailing format, so double-check before sending anything.

The Warden/Jail Administrator is Jerry Scott. You can reach the facility at 615-442-1843. Calling is the fastest way to confirm which deposit methods are currently accepted and what information you need to include so the money gets credited to the right account.

Sumner County Jail has a capacity of 956. At the time of the report, the population was 656, with an average daily population of 660 over the prior 12 months. Busier facilities can mean longer processing times, so ask what to expect after you send funds.

The jail houses both females and males, ages 18 to 92. It operates across multiple custody levels: Minimum, Medium, Maximum, Special Needs, Trustee, and Medical. Procedures can vary by housing assignment, so confirm whether your loved one's current status affects how you can deposit funds.

1. Call the jail to confirm the approved ways to send money. Contact Jerry Scott’s office at 615-442-1843, or use the facility address (117 West Smith Street, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066) for any in-person verification, so you don’t waste time or risk a rejected deposit.

1. Confirm your loved one’s current housing or custody level. Ask whether their placement (Minimum, Medium, Maximum, Special Needs, Trustee, or Medical) changes what deposit options are available or adds restrictions for their account.

1. Ask about timing and delays. With a designed capacity of 956 and a reported population of 656 (average daily population 660), processing speed can vary. When you call, ask how long it typically takes for funds to post and what might slow it down.

What to Verify

• ✓ Which deposit methods are currently accepted for Sumner County Jail accounts
• ✓ Whether you can deposit funds in person, by mail, or through an approved service (and which one)
• ✓ Any limits per deposit, per day, or per month
• ✓ What exact information must be included so the funds credit to the right person
• ✓ Whether there are fees associated with any deposit option

• ✓ Whether the inmate’s current custody level (Minimum, Medium, Maximum, Special Needs, Trustee, Medical) changes what you’re allowed to do
• ✓ Whether medical or special needs housing has different restrictions for commissary or account access
• ✓ Whether there are any temporary holds or restrictions that would prevent funds from being used right away

• ✓ How long it typically takes for funds to be available after you send them
• ✓ Cutoff times that affect same-day posting (if any)
• ✓ Deposit limits and what happens if you send more than allowed
• ✓ What to do if funds do not post as expected, including who to contact
• ✓ Whether processing timelines change when the jail is busy (the report lists 656 people housed, with an average daily population of 660, and a designed capacity of 956)

If you plan to mail anything related to deposits, confirm the exact mailing instructions first. Verify whether 117 West Smith Street, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 is the correct destination for money orders or required forms. Ask what inmate identifiers must be written on the paperwork so it reaches the right account.