Blount County Busted Mugshots
Blount County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Blount County Sheriff's Office in Maryville, Tennessee. With a population over 135,000, Blount County is one of the larger counties in East Tennessee. The Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate roster that includes booking photos, charges, and bond details for people held at the Blount County Correctional Facility. Sheriff James Berrong oversees all law enforcement and jail operations. This page covers every way to search Blount County arrest records, find mugshot data, and access booking information.
Blount County Quick Facts
Blount County Sheriff's Office
The Blount County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement and corrections for the county. Sheriff James Berrong leads the department, which includes patrol, criminal investigations, and corrections divisions. The main office is at 940 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. The Justice Center houses both the Sheriff's Office and the jail. You can call 865-273-5000 for general questions or reach the jail at 865-273-5500.
The Records Division takes requests for arrest reports, incident records, and booking data. They work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can submit requests in person or by mail. Fees apply for copies of reports. The Sheriff's Office keeps booking records for every person brought into the Blount County Correctional Facility, so arrest data goes back years in their files.
| Office |
Blount County Sheriff's Office 940 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 Phone: 865-273-5000 |
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| Jail | Phone: 865-273-5500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Blount County Busted Mugshots Online Search
Blount County runs an online inmate roster through the Sheriff's Office website. This is one of the best ways to find Blount County busted mugshots and booking records from home. The roster is free to use and does not need a login. It updates regularly as inmates are booked and released from the Blount County Correctional Facility.
Each inmate entry on the roster shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount. Mugshot photos are included for each inmate. You can see demographic details like age, race, and gender. Multiple charges are listed one by one with bond amounts for each. The system also shows bond type, whether it is cash, surety, or property bond. Court dates and release dates appear when they have been set. You can search by inmate name to find a specific person.
The Tennessee Court System website also has Blount County case records you can search by name. Court records show charges, case status, and scheduled hearings.
How to Find Blount County Arrest Records
You have several options for looking up Blount County busted mugshots and arrest data. The online inmate roster is the fastest way to check on current inmates. For older records or certified copies, you need to go through the Sheriff's Office or county offices directly.
To search in person, go to 940 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. Bring your ID. Staff can look up arrest records by name or case number. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records in Tennessee are public. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need a specific reason for your request.
The Tennessee Court System offers a public case search that covers court records from participating counties, including Blount County. You can look up case numbers, charges, and court dates through that system. It is a good tool to use alongside the jail roster when you want the full picture on a case.
- Full name of the person you are looking up
- Approximate date of arrest if known
- Case or booking number if you have it
- Your own ID for in-person requests
- Written request for mail submissions
Blount County Public Records Access
Tennessee law gives the public broad access to government records, and that includes Blount County arrest records and booking data. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, any citizen can request to view or copy public records held by state and local agencies. The Blount County Public Records Coordinator is based at 341 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804. You can call 865-273-5800 to start a request.
Written requests are preferred. Include a clear description of what you want. The county has 7 business days to respond. Fees may be charged for copies and staff time if the search is large. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, like active investigation files and some personal information. But most booking records and mugshots from Blount County are available to the public.
If you believe a records request was wrongly denied, contact the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel for help.
Blount County Jail Roster Details
The Blount County Correctional Facility is part of the Justice Center on Lamar Alexander Parkway. It holds adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Some inmates are waiting for trial. Others are serving county sentences. The facility is classified as medium security.
Inmates come from several agencies across Blount County. The Sheriff's Office, Maryville Police Department, Alcoa Police Department, and other local agencies all book through the county jail. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and photo. That data becomes part of the Blount County busted mugshots file. The roster updates throughout the day as people are booked and released. You can check it any time to see who is currently in custody.
Blount County Mugshot Laws
Tennessee has strong public records laws that apply to Blount County mugshots and arrest records. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says government records are open for inspection unless a specific exemption applies. Booking photos from the Blount County Correctional Facility fall under this law. Anyone can request copies.
Copy fees follow T.C.A. § 10-7-505. Blount County can charge for the actual cost of making copies. If a request takes more than an hour of staff time, labor charges may apply. The TBI charges $0.15 per page for black and white and $0.50 for color. County rates may vary within legal limits.
For criminal history checks beyond the public jail roster, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 controls how data gets shared. Fingerprint-based checks cost $29 through the TBI at Identogo locations. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is another public tool you can use alongside Blount County records.
Statewide Resources for Blount County
Several state databases work alongside Blount County's local records. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov. It covers state prison inmates and parolees but not county jail inmates. If someone from Blount County was sentenced to state prison, you can find them there.
The TBI processes open records requests and can be reached at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov. They handle statewide criminal history data that goes beyond what Blount County holds locally. The TDOC inmate search is another tool for finding people in state custody.
Cities in Blount County
Blount County includes the city of Maryville, which is the county seat and the largest city. Maryville has its own police department, but all jail bookings go through the Blount County Correctional Facility. Busted mugshots for arrests anywhere in Blount County show up on the county jail roster.
Alcoa is also in Blount County. Its police department books through the county jail as well.
Nearby Counties
Blount County borders several other Tennessee counties. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking location. Each county runs its own jail and keeps separate busted mugshots records.