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- Historic Prison Turned Event Venue in Petros, TN
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About Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Welcome to Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, a historic prison-turned-event venue in Petros, Tennessee. Originally opening in 1896 and closing as a TDOC facility in 2009, the site reopens in 2018 as a private tourism and entertainment destination. Today, guests enjoy live performances in The Yard behind the walls, guided tours, a working distillery, and the acclaimed Warden's Table restaurant. Whether you’re planning a concert night, a guided tour, or a dining experience, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging.
Located at 9182 Highway 116, Petros, TN 37845, Brushy Mountain blends history with modern entertainment, making it a memorable stop for locals and travelers alike.
Venue layout centers around the Yard, a distinct concert area behind the walls rather than a traditional fixed seating layout. Viewers enjoy a stage setup and viewing areas within the Yard for performances by notable artists such as Dwight Yoakam, Brantley Gilbert, and Aaron Lewis. Parking is available on-site for guests, and the venue emphasizes car access with clear driving directions. Public transit options are limited, so driving from nearby towns like Oak Ridge is common, with multiple lodging and dining options available nearby. For dining, the Warden's Table offers a refined menu within the site, and for spirits, the on-site distillery provides tastings and tours. To maximize your visit, consider booking accommodations in Oak Ridge and planning a complete evening around the show, dinner, and a stroll through the historic grounds. Secure your seats through your trusted ticket source and enjoy a straightforward, reliable experience—the way “You've Got a Guy” would do it.
Key features you’ll want to know: seating is not fixed; on-site parking is available; no dedicated public transit—best via car; nearby hotels in Oak Ridge (about 10–12 miles away); and multiple attractions on-site, including The Yard, a historic cell-block atmosphere, the distillery, and the Warden’s Table restaurant.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 9182 Highway 116, Petros, TN 37845.
- Original capacity: 584 inmates; final TDOC capacity before closure was 584 (plus a 96-bed max-security annex).
- Opened: 1896; closed as a TDOC prison in 2009; reopened in 2018 as a private tourism/entertainment destination.
- Venue type: historic prison turned event venue with tours, a distillery, Warden's Table restaurant, and a performance yard behind the walls (The Yard).
- Seating/venue layout: concerts are held in the Yard behind the walls; viewing areas and a concert stage are located there, not a traditional fixed seating chart.
- Parking: on-site parking available; parking is for customers; driving directions provided by the site and local maps.
- Transit: no dedicated public transit; best access is by car; nearby towns (Oak Ridge, etc.) provide lodging options via road access.
- Notable events hosted: Dwight Yoakam, Chase Rice (2020 Live at Brushy), Brantley Gilbert, Jamey Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Aaron Lewis, and other artists have performed here.
- Nearby hotels: closest options are in Oak Ridge, approximately 10–12 miles away.
- Renaming/demolition: the site was a former prison (Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary) that closed in 2009; later renamed/rebranded as Brushy Mountain and operates as a tourist/venue site (Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary).