Inmate Search 🔍 | Knox County Work Release Center

Knox County Work Release Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Knox, TN. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Knox County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Knox County Work Release Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918

Inmate Capacity

Website

sheriff.knoxcountytn.gov

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Knox County Work Release Center?

Knox County Work Release Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Knox County Work Release Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Knoxville police department at 865-281-0607 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Knox County Work Release Center?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Tennessee inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Tennessee.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Knox County Work Release Center?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 865-281-0607.

Knox County Work Release Center Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.