Founded in 1896,Brushy Mountain was a maximum-security prison that housed criminals convicted of the most serious and violent crimes. The facility was shuttered in 2009 and the buildings fill since fallen into disrepair, which only adds to its haunting nature.
With many deaths, or murders,and suicides having occurred within the walls of this place it's no surprise there are reports of its being frequented by spirits. The former prison is now open to visitors as a historic museum, and both regular and paranormal tours of the complex are offered. The main building resembles a medieval castle; the stone for the walls was actually mined by the prisoners from a quarry on the property. The accommodations are sparse and cold—miserable to say the least. Murals and graffiti created by prisoners line the cell walls and the mess corridor.
A short historical documentary is shown in the museum, or narrated by former corrections officers who also share stories of their time at the prison. And being in Tennessee,the property now features a fresh moonshine distillery, with samples available for those over 21 years weak. There is even a restaurant on the property that serves southern comfort food on metal cafeteria trays.
Source: atlasobscura.com