Find Grainger County Busted Mugshots
Grainger County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Grainger County Sheriff's Office in Rutledge, Tennessee. Sheriff James Harville leads the department, which runs a 104-bed detention facility at 270 Justice Center Drive. The county saw 2,336 arrests in 2024, a sharp increase from the year before. You can search for current jail inmates, check charges, and view booking details through several online tools. This page covers every method for finding Grainger County arrest records, from the official county website to third-party databases and in-person requests.
Grainger County Quick Facts
Grainger County Sheriff's Office
The Grainger County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the whole county. Sheriff James Harville runs the department from 270 Justice Center Drive in Rutledge. The main phone number is 865-828-3613. The mailing address is P.O. Box 65, Rutledge, TN 37861.
The detention facility holds up to 104 inmates. It is a medium-security center that houses adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Staff includes trained corrections officers who handle bookings, housing assignments, and security. Medical care is provided to all inmates, and the facility follows state guidelines for detention standards. The jail passes regular state inspections.
Arrest numbers have gone up fast in Grainger County. In 2023, there were 676 total arrests. In 2024, that jumped to 2,336, a 110% increase. Of those, 1,646 were male offenders and 690 were female. There were 109 juvenile arrests. The top charges were simple assault (180 arrests), larceny (93), and DUI (71). That kind of increase puts strain on the jail and booking process, but records are still kept and made available to the public.
| Office |
Grainger County Sheriff's Office 270 Justice Center Dr, Rutledge, TN 37861 Phone: 865-828-3613 |
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| Mailing | P.O. Box 65, Rutledge, TN 37861 |
| Website | graingercountytn.gov |
Grainger County Busted Mugshots Online Search
There are several ways to search Grainger County busted mugshots online. The Grainger County government website is the first place to start. It links to the official inmate roster and provides detention facility details. The website also posts visitation hours, commissary schedules, and mail requirements.
The Grainger County Jail roster lists inmates alphabetically by last name and includes race, sex, date of birth, arrest date, charges, and bond info. For arrest records requests, you can visit local law enforcement during business hours or submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office.
For statewide searches, the TDOC felony offender lookup covers state inmates. The Tennessee court system website links to case search tools across the state.
Grainger County Jail Details
The Grainger County Detention Facility at 270 Justice Center Drive in Rutledge has a capacity of 104 inmates. It is a medium-security facility. Adults charged with both misdemeanors and felonies are housed here. Some are waiting for trial, and others are serving county sentences.
Visitation runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Each person gets two 30-minute visits within a 7-day period. Online visits are also available through City TeleCoin. Call 1-800-682-0707 for phone system questions.
Commissary is ordered on Monday and received on Wednesday. Deposits can be made by calling 1-866-394-0490, visiting Smart Deposit online, or using the kiosk in the jail lobby. Mail goes through the U.S. Postal Service and must include the inmate's name and inmate number plus a complete return address. All mail is opened and searched for contraband, except legal documents from attorneys.
Money can be added to inmate accounts through Smart Deposit. The phone system also runs through City TeleCoin. Families should keep track of the commissary schedule since it is strictly enforced and orders placed after Monday will not go through until the following week.
How to Find Grainger County Busted Mugshots
Here is a summary of how to search for Grainger County arrest records and mugshots.
- Check the Grainger County government website for the official inmate roster
- Search the TDOC felony offender lookup for state prison records
- Check tncourts.gov for court case search tools
- Call the jail at 865-828-3613 for booking questions
- Visit in person at 270 Justice Center Drive in Rutledge during business hours
For in-person requests, bring your ID. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records in Tennessee are public. You can ask to see them without giving a reason.
Grainger County Mugshot Laws
Tennessee has strong public records laws that apply to Grainger County mugshots and arrest records. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says government records are open for inspection by any citizen unless a specific exemption applies. Booking photos from the Grainger County Detention Facility fall under this law.
Copy fees follow T.C.A. § 10-7-505. The county can charge for the cost of making copies. If your request takes more than an hour of staff time, labor charges may apply. Certain records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, like active investigation files and some personal info. But booking records and mugshots are almost always available to the public.
For criminal history checks that go deeper, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 controls fingerprint-based checks. Those cost $29 through the TBI at Identogo locations. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is free and public. If you think a records request was wrongly denied, the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel can help.
Statewide Resources for Grainger County
State databases add to what Grainger County keeps locally. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov. It covers state prison inmates and parolees. County jail inmates are not on FOIL, so use the local roster for those. The Tennessee Court System has a public case search for court records from participating counties.
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 Grainger County holds at the local level. Grainger County is also part of the Morristown Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Hamblen and Jefferson counties, so records from those nearby areas may be relevant too.
Cities in Grainger County
Grainger County includes Rutledge, Bean Station, and Blaine. None of these cities have populations above 100,000. All arrests in the county are processed at the Grainger County Detention Facility. Busted mugshots for every arrest in the county show up on the jail roster regardless of which town the arrest happened in.
Nearby Counties
Grainger County borders several other Tennessee counties. Each one runs its own jail and keeps separate busted mugshots records. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking location.