Find Blount County Arrest Records
Blount County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and the Adult Detention Center in Maryville. With a population of about 133,000 and covering 567 square miles in eastern Tennessee, Blount County is one of the larger counties in the state. The detention facility has a capacity of 350 inmates and processed 6,379 bookings in 2019 alone. Sheriff James L. Berrong oversees all jail operations and records. You can search for current inmates online through the Blount County Inmate Lookup System or contact the jail directly.
Blount County Quick Facts
Blount County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data
The Blount County Sheriff's Office runs the Adult Detention Center and keeps all arrest records for the county. Sheriff James L. Berrong leads the department from 940 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy in Maryville. The detention facility sits at 920 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Call the jail at 865-273-5245 for inmate questions. The main office number is 865-273-5000 and the fax is 865-273-5134.
The 2018 violent crime rate in Blount County was 166, which sits in the middle range for Tennessee counties. With over 6,300 bookings in 2019, this is a busy facility. The jail handles inmates from both the Sheriff's Office and local police departments serving Maryville, Alcoa, and other Blount County communities. Charges range from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. The inmate roster updates every 24 hours and lists people alphabetically by last name.
Each entry on the Blount County roster shows the inmate's name, sex, race, intake date, and criminal class. Bond amounts and specific charges are also listed. This information is public under the Tennessee Public Records Act and can be viewed by anyone.
| Agency |
Blount County Sheriff's Office 940 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37804 Phone: (865) 273-5000 |
|---|---|
| Detention Center | 920 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 Phone: (865) 273-5245 |
| Fax | (865) 273-5134 |
Search Blount County Arrest Records Online
Blount County offers an official Inmate Lookup System (ILS) at ils.bcso.com. This is the primary tool for searching current inmates. It is free and open to the public. You can search by name and view details about charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. The system lists all active inmates at the Blount County detention facility.
A separate inmate search tool at blountrecords.us also provides access to Blount County arrest data. This tool compiles public records and makes them searchable. It can be useful when the official system is unavailable or when you want to cross-reference results from multiple sources.
The Jail Exchange provides another way to search Blount County detention facility records. It shows booking photos when available along with charge details and basic demographic information about inmates.
Inmates in Blount County are allowed 1 visit per week lasting 1 hour. Hours depend on cell assignment. Visitors must be on the approved list and show valid photo ID. First-time visitors need to complete a Visitor Information Form at the facility.
Note: The Blount County inmate roster updates once every 24 hours, so very recent bookings may not appear right away.
Blount County Court Records
Court records tied to Blount County arrests are available through the Circuit Court Clerk. Wendy Gass serves as Circuit Court Clerk at the Blount County Justice Center, 926 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. The clerk's office handles case files, court orders, and judgments related to criminal cases that started with an arrest in Blount County.
You can visit the Justice Center during business hours to look up case information. Under TCA Section 10-7-503, court records are public and accessible to Tennessee residents. Some records may be sealed by court order or fall under exemptions in TCA Section 10-7-504. Juvenile records and certain sealed cases are not available to the public.
Statewide Tools for Blount County Searches
The TBI's TORIS system provides a statewide criminal history search that includes Blount County arrest data. Access it at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov for $29 per search. Results include arrests, charges, and dispositions reported through fingerprint submissions from Blount County and every other county in Tennessee.
The FOIL database at foil.app.tn.gov is a free tool for finding felony offenders in state custody. It covers people from Blount County who were sentenced to state prison, including those on parole or probation. VINELink at vinelink.com offers free custody alerts for Blount County inmates.
Commissary deposits for Blount County inmates can be made through VendEngine online at www.VendEngine.com or by phone at 1-855-836-3364. A kiosk is also available in the jail lobby. Mail to inmates should go to the inmate's name at Blount County Adult Detention Center, 920 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804-5002.
Cities in Blount County
Blount County includes Maryville, Alcoa, Friendsville, Louisville, and Townsend. All arrests in the county go through the Blount County detention facility.
Maryville is the county seat and largest city in Blount County. The Maryville Police Department handles city arrests, but bookings go to the county detention center.
Nearby Counties
Blount County is in eastern Tennessee near Knoxville. If your search does not turn up results, the arrest may have been in a neighboring county.