NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Correction said Saturday that visitors will be allowed back into three facilities starting Oct. 3, after visitation was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Morgan County Correction Complex, Turney Center Industrial Complex and the Mark Luttrell Transition Center will be open to visitors starting Oct. 3. Visitors will need to schedule an appointment before visiting, to maintain social distancing guidelines.
To schedule an appointment to visit, people should call the facility at the phone numbers listed below:
- Turney Center Industrial Complex: (931) 729-7172, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Morgan County Correctional Complex: (423) 346-1390, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Mark Luttress Transition Center: (901) 581-8173, Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Visitors will also need to wear a mask and will have their temperatures taken, according to officials. They will also need to respond to COVID-19 screening questions before entering.
Inmates will also be required to wear masks during visits and have their temperatures checked before entering the visitation gallery. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the area, according to officials.
“We understand the importance of maintaining contact with family members and we have worked to ensure the lines of communication between inmates and their loved ones remained opened during this time," said Commissioner Tony Parker. "We are also actively monitoring COVID-19 developments to determine a date for visitation and volunteer services to resume at all TDOC facilities.”