This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve official records for a visitor.
Choose the Right Record Source
The office to contact depends on the question and custody system.
- For a named release or the release record process, begin with the home search and records coverage.
- For probation, parole, or another state community status, use Post-Release Supervision.
- For a same-day release question, use 24-Hour Releases and its documented fallback.
- For a future date or alert, use Release Date Lookup or the VINE Inmate Check.
- For a facility, use the facility pages listed in the footer and contact the operator shown there.
- For state felony custody, use TDOC FOIL and TDOC records.
- For documented federal or immigration custody, use the BOP or ICE route.
McMinn Sheriff and Jail Records
The McMinn County Sheriff's Office controls the county jail booking and release event. The automated line provides named booking information, including projected release, bond, charge, and court details. Official records requests go to the records coordinator.
McMinn County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Joe Guy
1319 South White Street
Athens, TN 37303
Main: (423) 745-5620
Automated jail information: (423) 252-5115, available 24/7Records Coordinator
Lisa Rhea
P.O. Box 649
Athens, TN 37371-0649
(423) 745-5620, extension 9002
lrhea@mcminncountytn.gov
The request form lists fax (423) 744-0771, while the policy lists (423) 744-3037. Confirm the preferred fax before sending personal information.
McMinn Court Record Contact
The clerk keeps Circuit, Criminal, General Sessions, Juvenile, Traffic, and Child Support records. Ask for the docket or signed order by case number when possible.
McMinn County Circuit Court ClerkRhonda Cooley
1317 South White Street
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1923
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday lunch closure, noon to 1:00 p.m.
TDOC Supervision and Records
The local office routes McMinn probation and parole matters. TDOC's Nashville office handles central agency business, while Records Management answers archived-record questions.
TDOC District 30 Community SupervisionCriminal Justice Center
1317 S. White Street
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 634-4662
Fax: (423) 634-6364Tennessee Department of Correction
Rachel Jackson Building
320 Sixth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243-0465
Main: (615) 741-1000
Archived records questions: (615) 253-8079
Tennessee Parole Record Contact
The Board of Parole keeps hearing and decision records. A request should identify the offender, TDOC number, and hearing date when known.
Tennessee Board of Parole500 James Robertson Parkway
Davy Crockett Tower, 4th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-0850
(615) 741-1150
BOP.Webmail@tn.gov
Agency contacts and office hours can change. Verify them with the official office before travel or mailing original documents.