Inmate Guide: Taft Youth Development Center, Tennessee
Overview of the Facility
Taft Youth Development Center was a juvenile correctional facility located in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was operated by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services. The facility focused on the rehabilitation and education of male juvenile offenders.
Contact Information
Address: 4000 Fisher Road, Pikeville, TN 37367
Phone: (423) 881-3201
Please note that Taft Youth Development Center was closed in 2012. The information provided is historical and for reference purposes only.
History of the Facility
Taft Youth Development Center opened in 1945 as the State Training and Agricultural School for Colored Boys. It was later renamed and integrated. The facility operated for over 60 years before its closure in 2012 due to budget cuts and a declining juvenile offender population.
Security and Management Information
When operational, Taft Youth Development Center was a secure juvenile correctional facility. It housed male juvenile offenders between the ages of 13 and 19 who were committed to state custody by the juvenile courts.
Inmate Services and Programs
During its operation, Taft Youth Development Center provided various services and programs for juvenile offenders, including:
- Education programs
- Vocational training
- Counseling and therapy services
- Substance abuse treatment
- Recreation activities
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Taft Youth Development Center close?
Taft Youth Development Center closed in 2012 due to budget cuts and a declining juvenile offender population in Tennessee.
What age group did Taft Youth Development Center serve?
When operational, Taft Youth Development Center housed male juvenile offenders between the ages of 13 and 19 who were committed to state custody by the juvenile courts.
What services were provided at Taft Youth Development Center?
Taft Youth Development Center provided various services including education programs, vocational training, counseling and therapy services, substance abuse treatment, and recreation activities for juvenile offenders.
