Find Clarksville Busted Mugshots
Clarksville busted mugshots are generated when the Clarksville Police Department or Montgomery County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest. Clarksville is the fifth largest city in Tennessee with a population around 166,000. It sits in Montgomery County near the Kentucky border and is home to Fort Campbell Army Base. All people arrested in Clarksville go to the Montgomery County Jail for booking, where their photograph and charge information gets recorded. This page shows you how to search for Clarksville busted mugshots through official sources and public records channels.
Clarksville Quick Facts
Clarksville Police Department
The Clarksville Police Department serves the city and handles most arrests within city limits. The department has a Records Division that takes public requests for police reports and incident records. After a Clarksville police officer makes an arrest, the person is transported to the Montgomery County Jail for booking.
Clarksville sits close to Fort Campbell, so the city sees a mix of civilian and military-connected arrests. The police department coordinates closely with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on jail services and record keeping. If you need a copy of a police report from a Clarksville arrest, contact the CPD Records Division.
| Agency | Clarksville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | cityofclarksville.com |
Montgomery County Jail and Busted Mugshots
The Montgomery County Jail is where all Clarksville busted mugshots get created. Every person arrested in the city is booked here. Sheriff John Fuson oversees the facility. The jail sits at 120 Commerce Street in Clarksville. You can call (931) 648-0611 for the Sheriff's Office or (931) 553-5171 for the jail.
Montgomery County offers an online inmate roster that shows the current jail population. The roster includes inmate names, booking dates, charges, and bond information. You can check it from any device. The roster updates as new bookings come in throughout the day.
| Facility | Montgomery County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 |
| Sheriff Phone | (931) 648-0611 |
| Jail Phone | (931) 553-5171 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
The county keeps booking records for every arrest that comes through the Montgomery County Jail. This includes people picked up by the Clarksville PD, the Sheriff's Office, state troopers, and any other agency working in the area. All of these arrests end up in the same jail system.
How to Search Clarksville Busted Mugshots
The Montgomery County inmate roster is the fastest way to find recent Clarksville busted mugshots. It shows everyone currently in the jail. For people who have already been released, you may need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly or file a public records request.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office website is the best official source for current jail data. You can also use the Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup at tn.gov for people who have been through the state prison system. The Clarksville Police Department keeps its own arrest records on file too.
You can also visit the Sheriff's Office in person at 120 Commerce Street. Bring your ID. Staff in the Records Division can look up arrest records by name or case number. Written requests are accepted by mail too.
What you need to search:
- Full name of the person
- Approximate arrest date if known
- Booking or case number if available
- Photo ID for in-person visits
Clarksville Public Records and Mugshot Laws
Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most government records in Tennessee are open to public inspection. This includes Clarksville busted mugshots and booking data from the Montgomery County Jail. Anyone can ask to see these records. You do not need to give a reason.
The Montgomery County Public Records Coordinator can be reached at 1 Public Square, Clarksville, TN 37040, or by phone at (931) 648-5703. Send your request in writing. Be specific about what records you want. The county has 7 business days to respond to your request.
Some records are exempt from public access. Active investigation files and certain personal information are protected under T.C.A. § 10-7-504. But completed booking records and arrest photos from Clarksville are generally available. If a request gets denied, reach out to the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel for help.
Fees for copies follow T.C.A. § 10-7-505. The county charges for the actual cost of making copies. Staff time charges may apply if the search takes more than one hour.
State Resources for Clarksville Records
State databases can add to what you find locally. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov for state prison inmates. The Tennessee Court System has a public case search for court records. The TBI processes open records requests at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov and handles statewide criminal history under T.C.A. § 38-13-109. A fingerprint-based background check costs $29 through the TBI.
Montgomery County Busted Mugshots
Clarksville is the county seat of Montgomery County. All jail bookings and mugshots for the city go through the Montgomery County system. For full details on the county jail, search tools, and more resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Tennessee Cities
Other Tennessee cities near Clarksville each have their own police but use their county jails for bookings. Select a city to search busted mugshots in that area.