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Visit-day checklist: Tennessee prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from TDOC (Tennessee)'s official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Every visitor, of any age, needs an approved visitor application on file. Send the completed TDOC visitation application (PDF on the official page) to the person's assigned prison. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ TDOC says applications should be approved or denied within 30 days. The incarcerated person is told the result and is responsible for letting you know. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Tennessee facility status.
What to wear
- TDOC (Tennessee)'s dress code isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
ID to bring
- TDOC (Tennessee)'s ID rule isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- TDOC (Tennessee)'s list of allowed and banned items isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
More from TDOC (Tennessee) on visiting
- ☐ Visits are by appointment only. Approved visitors call the facility to book. Schedules include Saturdays, Sundays and one weekday evening. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Bring only your photo ID and car keys. Everyone passes security screening, including a body scanner. TDOC's dress code bans items such as sleeveless tops, spandex, camouflage and flip-flops. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ TDOC posts weekend visitation cancellations at the top of its prison pages, so check before you drive. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official TDOC (Tennessee) pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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