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Tucker Unit

Directions

From Pine Bluff travel approximately 6 miles east on Highway 79 East. Turn left on Highway 15 North (approximately 2 miles east of Arkansas River Bridge). Travel approximately 15 miles to city of Tucker. Turn right on State Farm Road, travel approximately 2 miles and Tucker unit will be on the left.
Location: 25 miles northeast of Pine Bluff, off Highway 15 in Jefferson Co.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 240, Tucker, AR 72168-0240
Phone: 501-842-2519
Fax: 501-842-3958
Established: 1916 - ACA Accredited
Unit Capacity: 968
Operations: Agriculture - Field and Vegetable Crops, Garden Operations, Farm Garage, and Bee Hive and Canine Unit; Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program; GED Program/Likewise College; Hay Operations; Industry - Mattress Manufacturing, Furniture Refinishing, Bus and Fire Truck Refurbishing, Athletic Equipment, Chair Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Metal Powder Coat and Auto Body/Repair Work; Paws in Prison Program; Regional Maintenance; Substance Abuse Therapeutic Community Program (TC); Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP); and Think Legacy Program

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