Mission Statement

As Shelby County employees of the Division of Correction, we follow the mandates of the Courts and laws of Tennessee related to the incarceration of inmates in a cost-effective manner that ensures the safety of the citizens of Shelby County. We encourage the rehabilitative process through a variety of programs providing opportunities for a more productive life upon release. We are responsive to the needs of stakeholders requiring our services, including elected officials, internal customers, and citizens of Shelby County. We strive to accomplish our purpose and goals through the development of well-trained staff, guided by competent and capable leaders.
 

Vision

"We will be a team of correctional professionals employing best practices to become a state-of-the-art operation that engages inmates in constructive endeavors for the well being and the betterment of the community.
 

Purpose

Our primary goal as an institution is to rehabilitate those incarcerated. Our strategy here at the Division of Correction is to provide a learning atmosphere where teaching clients the proper life skills: how to make decisions, setting goals, planning financially, continuing education and exploring talents, in addition to spiritual growth, will provide them with essential tools needed to prevent them from being repeatedly incarcerated upon release. We, as an institution, believe Volunteerism is a manifestation of social responsibility to help meet the needs of members of the society who are making inadequate adjustment or an attempt to resolve social problems. The most frequently involved institution has been the church.