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Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex (CLOSED) - Tennessee

Overview of the Facility

The Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex was a state prison located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was operated by the Tennessee Department of Correction. The facility has been closed, and this information is provided for historical purposes only.

Contact Information

As the facility is closed, there is no current contact information available.

Closure Information

The Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex was closed in 2019 as part of a restructuring plan by the Tennessee Department of Correction. Inmates were transferred to other facilities within the state prison system.

History of the Facility

The Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex was originally opened in 1979. It was named after Charles B. Bass, a former Commissioner of Correction for the state of Tennessee. During its operation, the facility housed medium-security male inmates.

Security and Management Information

Prior to its closure, the Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex was a medium-security facility. It had various security measures in place, including perimeter fencing, guard towers, and internal security protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex closed?

The facility was closed in 2019 as part of a restructuring plan by the Tennessee Department of Correction to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the state prison system.

What happened to the inmates after the closure?

Following the closure, inmates were transferred to other correctional facilities within the Tennessee state prison system.

Can I still visit or contact someone who was incarcerated at Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex?

No, as the facility is closed. If you need to contact or visit an inmate who was previously held at this facility, you should contact the Tennessee Department of Correction for information on their current location.

Famous Prisoners

Due to the closure of the facility and limited available information, a list of famous prisoners who served time at Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex cannot be provided with certainty.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex - CLOSED. If you are have completed a Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex - CLOSED inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex - CLOSED can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex - CLOSED. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

7177 Cockrill Bend Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37243-0470

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 615-350-3361 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex - CLOSED, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
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General Stats for Tennessee

Tennessee Total Number of Inmates

53,235

Tennessee Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

60,550

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

314

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

12,407

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

2,831

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

6,984

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

90.49

19,903

Female

9.51

2,092

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

24.35

84

Detained

75.65

261

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Tennessee