Obtaining Archived Records

The department frequently receives requests for historical records on inmates.

All requests must be submitted in writing by fax or mail to:

Tennessee Department of Correction
Operational Support Services
Ground Floor, Rachel Jackson Building
320 Sixth Avenue North
Nashville, TN  37243-0465

Fax (615) 532-1497

Indicate the type of information you are seeking.  Please include a telephone number and address where you can be reached.  If available, include an email address.

If an archive search is required, there will be a $10.00 fee, plus .20 cents per copy of each record you would like to obtain.  Please do not send payment with your original request.

You will be contacted with a cost estimate when the search is complete.  The information will be mailed to the address you provide when payment is received.