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Address and Phone:
114 Central Ave. W.
Jamestown, TN 38556

Phone: (931) 879-9948

Admission Rates:
FREE ADMISSION

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Dates Closed:
Federal Holidays

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

Ye Ole Jail Museum

City: Jamestown, TN
Region: Middle Tennessee

Constructed from local sandstone, this was the county's second jail. The building was used as a jail from 1900-1979. Original cells are intact. Displays depict time period jail was in use. Ye Olde Jail now houses the Chamber of Commerce.

Directions From I-40
Take Exit 301 (Monterey/Jamestown)
Turn Left onto Hwy 70
Turn Right onto Industrial Blvd
Turn Left at stop sign onto (school road)
Turn Right on Hwy 62
At Intersection of Hwy 127 & Hwy 62 (at traffic light) turn left
Continue on Hwy 127 North (for about 15-18 miles)
Take Old Hwy 127 / Jamestown Business District
Turn Left On Central Avenue West
Turn Right at 114 Central Avenue West

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Places to stay

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