Davidson County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Davidson County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Davidson County Jail is the county detention system in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. Its main facility, the Downtown Detention Center, sits in downtown Nashville and houses pretrial and sentenced inmates from across the consolidated city-county of Nashville and Davidson County.
The sheriff's office partnered with GTL for inmate phone service, so families fund GTL phone accounts to receive calls from inmates. Video visits and electronic messaging run through Securus tablets deployed in the facilities; families set up Securus accounts to schedule video visits and exchange messages.
Because phones and video run through two different companies, families need accounts with both GTL and Securus to use every option. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list and schedule visits in advance. All calls and video visits are monitored and recorded except legal communications.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Davidson County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
Available. Electronic messaging through Securus.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Available. Video visits through Securus; schedule in advance.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: Securus
Available. Photo attachments through Securus messaging where enabled.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Available. Inmate-initiated calls through GTL. Fund a phone account so the inmate can call you.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposit options are listed on the sheriff's inmate information page.
Communication Providers at Davidson County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
Inmate phone service through GTL under the county's partnership.
View GTL ServicesSecurus
Video visits and messaging through Securus tablets in the facilities.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Davidson County Jail
- Fund a GTL phone account for calls and a Securus account for video visits and messaging; they are separate systems.
- Schedule video visits in advance; visitors must be on the approved list.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; all calls are inmate-initiated.
- All calls and video visits are monitored and recorded except legal communications.
- Use the sheriff's online inmate search to confirm custody before funding accounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Davidson County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I receive calls from a Davidson County Jail inmate?
- Set up a GTL phone account under the county's partnership with GTL. The inmate places the call to you.
- How do video visits work?
- Video visits run through Securus. Create a Securus account and schedule your visit in advance.
- Can I message an inmate?
- Yes, through Securus messaging on the facility tablets once your account is set up.
- What is the Downtown Detention Center?
- The Downtown Detention Center is the Davidson County Sheriff's Office's main facility in downtown Nashville.
- How do I add money?
- Deposit options are listed on the sheriff's inmate information page; confirm current methods before sending funds.
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