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Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary

9182 Hwy 116, Petros, Tennessee 37845 USA

36 Reviews
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Thu 10:30a-7p
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Grace C.

Highly recommend visiting! First, the employees are incredible. Specifically, Sam was extremely helpful and kind, and discounted my tickets due to prior AC issues. Also, my tour guide was... Read more

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Kevin B.

We got to tour Brushy Mountain last weekend and it was an interesting place to visit, but it didn't wow us. The buildings are completely falling apart and while it's definitely fun to tour... Read more

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Chris B.

This is a fascinating place with a very dark past. It's located about 30 minutes west of Knoxville up in the Tennessee hills. I strongly recommend have George White Jr. as your guide. A former... Read more

Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary

9182 Hwy 116
Petros, Tennessee
37845 USA
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Open now until 7:00 pm
  • Sun, Thu - Sat: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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