Blount County Jail Roster
Blount County jail roster records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at the detention facility in Maryville. When someone is arrested anywhere in Blount County, they are processed at this central jail. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool that lets you look up who is in custody right now. Maryville Police, Alcoa Police, and other local agencies all bring their arrests to the same facility. These records are public under Tennessee law, and you can search them through county public-record tools. If you need to find a recent arrest or check on someone at the Blount County jail, start with the Sheriff's Office.
Blount County Quick Facts
Blount County Jail Roster at the Sheriff's Office
The Blount County Sheriff's Office operates the detention facility in Maryville and keeps all booking records for the county. Every arrest in Blount County ends up at this jail. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the agency that made the arrest. The office holds records for arrests by Sheriff's deputies, Maryville Police, Alcoa Police, and state troopers working in the area.
The Sheriff's Office offers an online inmate search through its website. You can type in a name and see who is currently in the jail. Results show booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. This tool is free and available around the clock. It is the fastest way to check on a recent arrest in Blount County without making a phone call or driving to the jail.
The following screenshot shows the Blount County Sheriff's Office website where you can access inmate search and jail information.
This is the primary resource for anyone searching for current Blount County inmate data.
| Office | Blount County Sheriff's Office Maryville, TN 37804 Phone: (865) 273-5001 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (jail operates 24/7) |
| Online Portal | Blount County Inmate Search |
Search Blount County Jail Roster Records
The online inmate search is the quickest option. Go to the Sheriff's website and enter a name. Results come up right away. You will see charges, bond, and booking date for each person in custody. If someone has been released, the system may still show their record for a time.
You can also search in person at the detention facility in Maryville. Walk up to the front desk and ask to see the booking log or look up a specific person. Staff can pull records for current and recent inmates. Tennessee law under § 10-7-503 says these records must be available for inspection. You do not need to give a reason or file a written request. For copies, the fee schedule under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-604 applies. The first hour of staff time is free. Black and white copies cost about $0.15 per page.
The Maryville Police Department makes arrests within the city but all bookings go through the county jail. The screenshot below shows the Maryville Police Department website.
Contact Maryville PD for information about city-level arrests, but look to the county jail for the jail roster record itself.
What Blount County Jail Roster Shows
A Blount County jail roster record has a standard set of facts. It shows the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. The report lists the arrest date and time. Each charge appears with its own bond amount. The arresting agency is noted, whether that is the Sheriff's Office, Maryville Police, Alcoa Police, or the Highway Patrol.
The report also tells you the person's custody status. Pretrial inmates have not been to court yet. Sentenced inmates are serving time. Some people at the Blount County jail may be held for other agencies or on state warrants waiting for transfer. The Blount County jail processes a high volume of bookings given the county's population of over 133,000. That makes the online search tool especially useful for keeping up with recent arrests. Booking reports stay on file even after release, so you can look up past bookings as well.
Note: Bond amounts listed on Blount County jail roster can change after a court hearing.
Statewide Tools for Blount County
Beyond local resources, several state databases cover Blount County arrests. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs TORIS, which gives you a statewide criminal background search for $29 per name. Results come as a PDF and show the full Tennessee criminal history. This is broader than just the county jail log.
The Felony Offender Information Lookup from the Tennessee Department of Correction is free. It tracks anyone who has been in state prison. You can search by name or TDOC ID. If someone from Blount County went to prison, you will find them there. The system shows booking photos, sentence details, and current location. The Office of Open Records Counsel can help if you have trouble getting records from any Blount County office. They handle disputes under § 10-7-503(g) and can be reached at (615) 401-7891.
The Blount County Circuit Court Clerk maintains criminal court records for cases that go beyond the booking stage. If you need filings, hearing dates, or case outcomes, the Clerk's office in Maryville is where to go.
Blount County Jail Roster Cities
Blount County includes Maryville, Alcoa, and several smaller towns.
Maryville Police Department handles arrests in the city, but bookings are processed at the county jail. Alcoa Police also bring their arrests to the same facility.
Nearby Jail Roster Counties
Blount County borders four other Tennessee counties. If you need to check on an arrest that happened outside Blount County, each neighboring county runs its own booking system. Blount County jail roster records stay with Blount County, and neighboring counties keep separate jail roster and booking records.