general information
Address and Phone
114 Central Ave. W.
Jamestown, TN 38556
Phone: 931-879-9948
Quick Information
Historic Attractions, Historical Museum, Interpretive Displays, Self-guided Tours
Brochures Available, Bus Parking, Maps Available, Maximum Group: 30, Minimum Group: n/a, Nearest Lodging: 5 to 10 minutes, Parking Available, Tour Duration: 15 - 30 minutes, Tour Schedule: Monday - Friday
Admission Rates
FREE ADMISSION
Hours Open to the Public
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Open Year-round
Dates Closed
Federal Holidays
Payment Types Accepted
Free Admission
Ye Ole Jail Museum
Jamestown, TN
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: 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
