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Sheriff tells commissioners Cheatham County jail is at maximum capacity
Summary
Sheriff Mike Breedlove informed commissioners the county jail was overpopulated at maximum capacity and invited questions; the minutes record no formal action or request for an immediate remedy at that meeting.
Sheriff Mike Breedlove told the Cheatham County Legislative Body on April 17 that the county jail was "overpopulated at max capacity" and invited questions from the body. The minutes record the statement but do not show a follow-up motion or directive during the meeting.
The comment was recorded in the packet items reviewed by commissioners alongside trustee and school reports. The minutes do not provide further detail on inmate counts, staffing, or next steps.
