BPG Weekly Update

May Outing

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Brushy Mtn State Pen
9182 Highway 116, Petros, TN 37845

Self-Guided Tours are $22/Person + Tax.
Military & Senior (starts at 65) Self-Guided Tours – $19.80 + Tax.

Confirmed, tripods are not allowed.

Meeting time and place: For those who are driving up Saturday morning, prior to the tour, join us for lunch at the Warden’s Table restaurant 11:00 EST; BBQ and Southern cooking with a twist and hospitality at its best (station 16 on the downloadable map). 
Brushy Grounds Map 2021 Download

This will be an experience like no other. Tours are self-guided and people will be nearby to answer any questions or share a brief story. You’ll be provided with a map of the prison grounds as well. There are more than 30 stations, each containing the story of what happened in that particular spot. Check out the website for more details!

Please wear good, sturdy footwear. For safety and comfort, walking or running shoes, boots, etc. are preferred.

POTM categories you might find at Brushy Mountain – Strange Signs, Stacks, Handles, Shoes, Inclines, Tools, Framed

Nearby:
• Brushy Mountain Distillery – Brushy Mountain Distillery is home to Frozen Head Vodka, Double Barrel Whiskey, Brimstone, Copperhead, and End of the Line Moonshine, the only spirits distilled (legally) at a prison, as well as Struggle Bus Bloody Mary Mix. End of the Line Moonshine is available in 9 flavors. The distillery is free to visit and not part of the prison tour. A tasting bar is located in the gift shop
• Distillery and Warden’s Table are a short distance down the road from the penitentiary.

Other attractions nearby
• Frozen Head State Park is 2 miles away with hiking and waterfalls. Campsites available.
• Obed Wild & Scenic River 40 minutes from Brushy State Pena. Obed Wild & Scenic River 2024 photo competition deadline is 7/15/2024 so keep that in mind when in the area.
• American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak Ridge (very cool museum)
• Manhattan Project National Historical Park (tour)
• UT Arboretum
• Downtown Knoxville

Lodging:
For anyone wanting to stay over – hotels are available in Oak Ridge (30 min drive), Harriman (35 min drive), Knoxville (approx. 50 min drive), and Crossville (60 min drive + time change). Brushy offers some suggestions: https://tourbrushy.com/where-to-stay. Campsites available in Frozen Head State Park.

A few of us are heading up Friday and staying through Sunday. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn Harriman
1867 S. Roane St., Harriman
865.882.6600

Please be on time and don’t forget to complete the BPG Hold Harmless Agreement

Let’s make a weekend of it!

Questions? Contact Lyra Hankins, Outings Coordinator: outings@brentwoodphotographyhroup.org