Cookeville, Tennessee

Bail bonds in Cookeville. Call Big Jim.

Someone you love is in Putnam County Jail in Cookeville. Call (931) 250-5800 right now. We answer 24 hours a day, explain the process in plain language, and get to work.

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Putnam County Jail in Cookeville — what you need

Putnam County Jail serves Cookeville and the surrounding area. When someone is booked, the court assigns a bond amount. That is the number we need to get started on a bail bond.

To begin, have the person's full legal name, the charge, and the bond amount ready. If you do not have all of that yet, call us anyway. We can help you find out what you need.

Big Jim's Bonding is based at 59 South Main, Suite 101 in Crossville — about 40 miles from Cookeville. We have been writing bonds in Putnam County since 2016 and are available around the clock.

The process

Three steps. Your loved one is out.

01

Call from jail or have family call us.

Give us the name, the charge, and the bond amount. We answer 24 hours a day at (931) 250-5800.

02

Meet us with the money and fill out the paperwork.

Come to 59 South Main, Suite 101 in Crossville. We explain every form in plain language before anyone signs.

03

Your loved one is out in a snap.

We post the bond with Putnam County Jail in Cookeville. Once it processes, they come home. We walk you through the court date requirements too.

Ready to get started? Call Big Jim.

Tell us the name, the charge, and the bond amount. We will explain every step and get moving.

(931) 250-5800

Answers, plainly

Cookeville bail bond questions

How much does a bail bond cost in Cookeville?+

Tennessee state law sets the bail bond premium as a percentage of the total bond amount. Call us at (931) 250-5800 and we will give you the exact figure for your situation.

How long does it take to get someone out of Putnam County Jail?+

Once we post the bond, the jail processes the release. Timing depends on how busy the jail is. We post as fast as possible and keep you updated.

What information do I need to get started?+

The person's full legal name, the charge, and the bond amount. If you do not have everything yet, call us anyway — we will help you track down what is needed.

Do you cover all of Putnam County or just Cookeville?+

We write bonds throughout Putnam County. Cookeville is the county seat and where the jail is located, but we serve the entire county. Call (931) 250-5800 any time.

Big Jim’s

Jim Howe, licensed Tennessee professional bondsman. Family shop since 2016. Voted best bonding company in Crossville on Google for 2025 and 2026.

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Contact

59 S Main St Ste 101, Crossville, TN 38555

(931) 250-5800

Phones answered around the clock.

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