Sumner County Jail Roster

Sumner County Jail Address and Phone Numbers

Sumner County Jail
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

The sheriff's main number is (615) 452-2616. For visitation questions, select option 2, then option 1. The phone and video notice also gives (615) 675-2008 and (615) 675-2016 for visitation assistance.

The contact directory lists Jail Administrator Jerry Scott at (615) 675-2121 and jerryscott@sumnersherifftn.gov. Use the West Smith Street address for a trip to the jail; ordinary inmate letters follow the Maryland mailing instructions below.

Visiting Hours in Gallatin

The sheriff's visitation schedule, effective June 15, 2026, separates public visiting hours from the hours the lobby is open. Times below are local to Gallatin, in the Central time zone.

• On-site public visits: Monday–Friday, noon–4:30 p.m.
• Off-site remote visits: Seven days a week, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Visitation lobby: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

Opening hours do not establish how long a visit lasts or whether an appointment is available. Ask the visitation desk about booking a slot, identification, children and clothing when arranging your visit. The courthouse's published dress rules should not be treated as the jail's visitor policy.

Phone Calls and Video Visits Through ViaPath

Sumner's phone-system notice announces a move to ViaPath. It identifies myViaPath Visits as the app for video visits and myViaPath for messaging, tablet services and deposits. These replace the GettingOut Video Visits and GettingOut Messaging names.

Start from that sheriff notice when choosing the service. Check that the account names Sumner County, Tennessee, and review the displayed charge before paying. The commissary page still names JailFunds, so establish which balance covers the service you intend to use; do not assume an inmate's commissary funds pay for calls or video.

Where to Send Inmate Mail

A family letter, legal correspondence and a money order take different routes under the sheriff's mail instructions.

Letters from Family and Friends

Inmate's first and last name
Inmate ID number
SUMNER COUNTY JAIL
PO BOX 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Write your first and last name on the envelope. Missing identifying information can lead to the letter being discarded. The Maryland processor excludes legal mail, money orders, personal checks, gift cards and cash.

Legal or Privileged Mail

Inmate's name
Sumner County Jail
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

Put the sender's full name and return address in the upper-left corner.

Money Orders

Write the inmate's name and identification number on the money order. Mail it separately, without letters, pictures or other items, to:

Sumner County Jail
Commissary Services
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

Commissary Deposits and Delivery Days

The commissary page names Tennessee Business Enterprise (TBE) as the jail's accounting and commissary contractor. For Tuesday delivery, funds must be on the account by Sunday at midnight; for Friday delivery, the cutoff is Wednesday at midnight.

Besides mailed money orders, the page lists a commissary mailbox in the visitation lobby, a lobby kiosk, JailFunds, and the (855) 836-3364 deposit hotline. The hotline is available 24/7. The kiosk requires government-issued ID and takes debit cards, credit cards and cash, but does not accept $1 bills. Checks are not accepted.

The page says card-processing fees are the same across its listed methods but gives no amount. Confirm the recipient, account purpose and final fee before authorizing a deposit.

For remaining funds at release, the posted procedure is a debit card, with a form to request a mailed check instead. A transfer to another agency follows the check process. Ask jail administration about a particular balance or pending deposit.

Clothing, Books and Personal Property

Under the jail's property policy, items generally must be issued by the jail or bought through commissary. New arrivals assigned to the inmate population receive basic clothing, bedding and hygiene supplies. Relatives should not bring clothing or care packages without checking for an approved exception.

The mail policy rejects photographs inside envelopes and allows picture postcards. Books are supplied through the jail library; friends and family may not provide books, and people reporting to serve time may not bring them.

Bringing Medication to Sumner County Jail

The sheriff's medical instructions allow family members to bring medication in an appropriately labeled bottle to the visitation desk, where a nurse can assist. Listed drop-off windows are 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 7–9 p.m., seven days a week.

Call medical staff at (615) 442-1815 or (615) 442-1924 about the medicine and how to enter during the evening or weekend window. Those windows extend beyond ordinary lobby hours, and the page describes the jail as a non-narcotic facility.

The page lists a $10 medical-treatment charge and $5 prescription charge. It says care is not denied for lack of funds and that charges may be collected when money becomes available. Family requests for medical information require the inmate's consent and authorization.

Bond and the Magistrate After Hours

The sheriff's visitation and access chart lists 24/7 magistrate hours. When the lobby is closed, it directs people who need the magistrate to the speaker box along the sidewalk.

The chart also gives bonding companies round-the-clock access, with after-hours lobby access restricted to their employees. It does not extend public visiting hours.

For someone in custody, ask which release conditions apply, where any payment or paperwork must go, and what identification or documents are needed. An inmate-account deposit is not a confirmed way to post bond. A roster entry cannot establish a release time.

Court Dates and Courthouse Visits

Use the Sumner County court clerk's website for its case-search and docket links. General Sessions handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings in felony cases; Criminal Court hears felony cases and criminal jury trials.

The clerk's main number is (615) 452-4367. Identify the court and confirm the office or courtroom before traveling: the contact page lists several destinations, and departmental phone extensions differ across pages.

For a court appearance, read the sheriff's court-building rules. They cover security screening, clothing and permitted bags. Their scope is the courthouse; arrange jail visitation through the visitation desk.

Transportation to the Jail

MCHRA Public Transit lists service in Sumner County. Request a ride at (615) 452-5868 or through the operations center at (800) 945-4125. The operator asks for 24 hours' notice for local trips and 72 hours for out-of-county trips, subject to its schedule.

Give the jail's 117 West Smith Street address and your required arrival time, then ask about the return journey and fare. If you are coming from Nashville, confirm that specific trip: the operator's service-area statement and fare page give different information about Davidson County travel.

Education and Recovery Programs

The jail's inmate programs include HiSET/GED preparation and testing, Alcoholics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, Recovery Opportunities, parenting classes, Men of Valor and financial literacy. Program access depends on eligibility. Ask jail staff about enrollment and the current class schedule.

Reporting Concerns and Release-Fee Scams

Family members and friends can report sexual abuse or harassment on an inmate's behalf through the jail's PREA reporting channels. Listed contacts include the Jail Administrator at (615) 675-2121, the Sergeant Desk at (615) 675-2018, and Internal Affairs at (615) 442-1846.

The sheriff has also warned about scammers who use inmate listings to approach relatives and demand money for supposed release assistance. Verify a demand through a sheriff number you obtained independently before sending money or personal information.