This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible agency directly.
Choose the Correct McMinn Office
The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office is the county-jail contact. Its main office is 1319 South White, Athens, TN 37303, and its main number is (423) 745-5620. Current booking information is routed through the automated Inmate Bookings line at (423) 252-5115, available 24/7/365 according to the sheriff. The records coordinator is Lisa Rhea at lrhea@mcminncountytn.gov, with mail sent to P.O. Box 649, Athens, TN 37371-0649.
McMinn County Sheriff’s Office
1319 South White
Athens, TN 37303
Main: (423) 745-5620
Automated bookings: (423) 252-5115
Records: lrhea@mcminncountytn.gov
Use the source that matches the question:
- For current county-jail custody, charges, bond, court information, or projected release, call the automated booking line.
- For an existing booking or intake record or photograph, use the sheriff’s official public-records form and coordinator.
- For an Athens incident report, contact Athens Police records at (423) 744-2702.
- For Etowah police material, call non-emergency dispatch at (423) 263-7088; for Englewood Police, call (423) 887-6801.
- For a criminal docket or final disposition, contact the McMinn County Circuit Court Clerk at (423) 745-1923.
- For a state offender profile, use Tennessee Department of Correction FOIL; for county custody alerts, use TN SAVIN or VINELink.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the official BOP or ICE locator rather than the county jail.
The McMinn County recent-arrests page explains the full source order and records-request terms. Government hours, fees, and procedures can change, so confirm details with the office before traveling or sending payment.