DeKalb Reveals Schematic Design For New County Jail
As DeKalb County considers a $35 million plan for a new 182-bed jail, the project’s architect presented the schematic design to the county commission. Project Architect John Eisenlau said the firm met numerous times with the Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Corrections Institute to ensure the design meets all TCI standards. “I’m happy report today […]
DeKalb Jail Granted Certification From TCI Board
The DeKalb County Jail has been granted continued certification after a recent meeting with the Tennessee Corrections Institute Board of Control. The board reviewed the county’s plan of action for the new jail facility before granting certification. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said coming out of the meeting, the county needs to keep following its […]
DeKalb Appraising Smithville Property, Considering Selling Others
The DeKalb County Commission will move forward on appraising a property located behind the Smithville Police Department. Commissioner Tom Chandler said the commission considered selling the property as the county has selected a different location to build a new jail. Chandler said he is not in favor of selling the property but does believe it […]
DeKalb Commission Holds On Decision For Jail Location
The DeKalb County Commission tabled a decision on a new jail location during Monday night’s commission meeting. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said the committee received some new potential properties last week that could be considered. Green said he wanted the jail committee to further evaluate the new options. “We will go over each piece […]
Some Dekalb Citizens Petitioning Against Plans For New Justice Center
Some Dekalb County residents have put together a petition to prevent the construction of a new justice center in Smithville. The Dekalb County Commission is considering several pieces of land for such a facility. One is a 38-acre lot currently used for agriculture. Petitioner Terry Mahle said the property should be left available for private […]
DeKalb Jail Gets Certified Number Of Beds Cut In Half After TCI Inspection
The DeKalb County Jail has had its number of certified beds cut by almost half after a recent inspection from the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the county has been working with TCI for years after learning the jail has structural and square footage issues. He said the inspection resulted in the number […]
Dekalb County Jail To Be Studied For Expansion Possibilities
A decision on whether to expand or build a new Dekalb County Jail is coming for the county commission. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the Tennessee Corrections Institute found the jail’s square footage was not up to standards during an inspection last year. Ray said the pandemic set back a CTAS feasibility study while beds are […]
