Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary

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Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Visited Sunday, November 8th, 2020


Main entrance and intake into Brushy Mountain


"B Block" Notice the cell block extends around 4 stories. 


A row of cells on "B Block"


The stairs on the left lead up to visitation and the cafeteria.


Visitation - Notice the room off to the right is where the guards would watch over the cafeteria.


After a brief visit with your friends and loved ones, this would be your view walking back to your cell.


Looking out a gun hole in 2-inch thick glass into the cafeteria ensured inmates stayed in line. 


"D-Block" from the prison yard.


Outside "D-Block"


"D-Block" Worst of the worst stayed here. 


D-Block offered little freedom including isolated exercise yards.


One of the many cells you will encounter on your visit to Brushy.


"End-of-the-line" Row of cells in A-Block.


Sure jump the wall! You will be greeted by mother natures wall!


Go ahead and climb the wall - we dare you!


I can smell freedom!


The yard - Looking left to right - Former Maximum Security Unit, D-Block exercise yard, and the main prison complex.


Can you say isolated?

Want to learn more about Brushy's history? Check them out! - https://tourbrushy.com/history

Location: 9182 TN-116, Petros, TN 37845, USA

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