Access Cannon County Arrest Records
Cannon County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Woodbury. This central Tennessee county is small and rural, part of the Woodbury judicial district. Sheriff Darrell Young runs the department and oversees the jail, which has capacity for 60 inmates at medium security. Cannon County has operated its jail since 1836. You can search for current inmates through online tools or call the jail at 615-563-5934 for direct help. The non-emergency line for the Sheriff's Office is 615-563-1000.
Cannon County Quick Facts
Cannon County Sheriff's Office Records
The Cannon County Sheriff's Office is at 110 Alexander Dr., Woodbury, TN 37190. Sheriff Darrell Young leads the department. The jail phone is 615-563-5934. This office handles all arrest records, warrant service, and corrections for Cannon County. The jail holds inmates charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses.
Cannon County is a smaller county in the middle of Tennessee. The jail has 60 beds and operates at medium security. Most inmates are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Those convicted of felonies with longer terms get moved to state facilities. The Sheriff's Office website at cannoncountytn.gov/sheriffs-office has information about operations and how to contact the department.
Inmate mail in Cannon County goes to the inmate's full name at Cannon County Jail, 110 Alexander Drive, Woodbury, TN 37190. All mail is inspected before delivery. Contact the jail for current visitation rules and schedules.
| Agency |
Cannon County Sheriff's Office 110 Alexander Dr. Woodbury, TN 37190 Phone: (615) 563-1000 |
|---|---|
| Jail | (615) 563-5934 |
| Website | cannoncountytn.gov/sheriffs-office |
Search Cannon County Arrest Records Online
Online inmate search tools cover Cannon County. The Jail Exchange site provides booking data, mugshots when available, and charge information for people held at the Cannon County jail. These tools are free and pull from public records. You do not need an account to search.
Results from an inmate search in Cannon County typically include the full name, booking date, booking number, charges, bond amount, and basic details about the person. These are standard booking fields that all Tennessee jails collect. The data is public under the Tennessee Public Records Act and can be viewed by anyone with an internet connection.
Third-party mugshot sites also cover Cannon County. These sites collect and publish booking photos from jails across the state. While the data is public, the quality and timeliness of these sites can vary. For the most current information, call the Cannon County jail directly at 615-563-5934.
Note: Online tools show active inmates and recent bookings, not the full history of Cannon County arrests.
Cannon County Public Records Requests
Under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TCA Section 10-7-503), Tennessee residents can request arrest records from Cannon County. Submit a written request to the county government. Include the person's name, approximate date of arrest, and any case numbers you have. The county has seven business days to respond.
You need valid Tennessee ID to make a records request. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per page for black and white documents. If the work takes more than an hour of staff time, additional fees may apply. Certain records fall under exemptions in TCA Section 10-7-504. Juvenile records, medical information, and active investigation files are not public. Most adult arrest booking data is available, though.
The TBI's TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov offers statewide criminal history searches that include Cannon County data. Each search costs $29. The state FOIL database at foil.app.tn.gov is free for looking up felony offenders in state prison from Cannon County.
State-Level Resources for Cannon County
VINELink at vinelink.com lets you track the custody status of inmates in Cannon County and across Tennessee. Register for free alerts by phone, email, or text. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county at no cost through the TBI website. Under TCA Section 40-39-206, offenders must register within 48 hours of establishing residence.
For expungement of eligible Cannon County arrest records, file a petition under TCA Section 40-32-101 in the court where the case was heard. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has self-help forms and instructions. Processing takes 6 to 12 weeks in most cases.
Cities in Cannon County
Cannon County includes Woodbury and a handful of smaller unincorporated communities. All arrests are booked at the Cannon County jail in Woodbury.
Nearby Counties
Cannon County borders several other middle Tennessee counties. Confirm the arrest location before you search to make sure you are looking in the right county.