Where it stands
Hamilton County · 21 facilities on this plate
Particulars
- Type
- County jail
- Capacity
- 505 beds
- Population
- 424
- Security level
- Maximum
- County
- Hamilton County
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Court
- Hamilton County Court
Also in Hamilton County
- Hamilton County Juvenile Detention CenterJuvenile facility
- Hamilton - Silverdale Detention FacilitiesCounty jail
- Tennessee Highway Patrol District 2 Headquarters - ChattanoogaState agency
- CSX Railroad Police DepartmentPolice department
- Lookout Mountain Police DepartmentPolice department
- Chattanooga Housing Authority Police DepartmentPolice department
- Hamilton County Sheriffs DepartmentSheriff's office
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police DepartmentSpecial jurisdiction police
- Norfolk Southern Railroad PolicePolice department
- Red Bank Police DepartmentPolice department
- Chattanooga City Police DepartmentPolice department
- Signal Mountain Police DepartmentPolice department
- East Ridge Police DepartmentPolice department
- East Ridge Police Department - SubstationPolice department
- Chattanooga Metro Airport Police DepartmentSpecial jurisdiction police
- Chattanooga State Tech Community College Security DepartmentSpecial jurisdiction police
Frequently asked
What is the address of Hamilton County Jail?
Hamilton County Jail is at 601 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402 (Hamilton County, Tennessee).
Is there a telephone number for Hamilton County Jail?
The main number on record is (423) 209-7050. Numbers can change, so check the agency's official website if the call does not connect.
How do I find out if someone is held at Hamilton County Jail?
Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (423) 209-7050. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
Does Hamilton County Jail have a website or email address?
The official website is linked on this page. Use it for general questions; urgent matters are best handled by phone.
What kind of facility is Hamilton County Jail?
Hamilton County Jail is a county jail run by the county sheriff's office. County jails hold people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences, usually under a year.
What is the capacity of Hamilton County Jail?
Its sources list a capacity of 505 places and a population of about 424 at the last count. Actual occupancy changes from day to day.
What are the visiting rules at Hamilton County Jail?
Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Hamilton County Jail before travelling or read the visiting section of its website.
How do I send a letter to someone at Hamilton County Jail?
Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Hamilton County Jail, 601 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.