How to find and contact a Tennessee jail or sheriff's office

Start with the county sheriff's office or jail website for the most reliable phone numbers and mailing address. Stewart County, for example, lists separate numbers for the Sheriff's Office and the jail, along with a mailing address (including a P.O. Box) and an email contact. That's the kind of contact page you want to find for your county. Houston County also publishes its sheriff's office address and phone number, which can be the quickest way to confirm current procedures before you drive over or send anything.

If you need to escalate a question, look for a named jail contact (like a Jail Administrator) on the jail's information page. Houston County Jail, for instance, provides contact details for its Jail Administrator, including a phone number and email. Some local programs and partner organizations also publish a central "Contact Us" page with an address, phone number, and email you can use for questions about their services.