The Jail System
Tennessee has 112 jails in 95 counties. The jail population in 2018 is unavailable.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2018, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of the State of Tennessee correctional authorities was 26,321 located in 11 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 6,500 employees and budget of $1 billion.