Sheriff’s office says the earlier 964 figure was incomplete; new report shows about 3,500 detainers and 400 holds in 2025.
KNOX COUNTY — The Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility in Knox County is over capacity by more than 115 people as the Knox County Sheriff's Office faces challenges stemming from the overcrowding. The ...
A UT researcher reports 3,470 detainees in 2025, while the Knox County sheriff’s office reports 964.