Abandoned Prison Mine Camp in the Mountains

The forgotten prison mines used by the Brushy Mountain State Prison. They have been abandoned for at least 4 decades.
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[@MobileInstinct]

Here's the prison tour video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK4pqB-lrWfba8

[@echoandmeaservicedogslife3300]

It's a Eastern spotted box turtle

[@jimrossi7708]

Instead of a cave in could it have been back fill ? Also you should have air meter as to keep you safe !

[@martystechtips]

@@jimrossi7708 Jimbo, he didn't go in deep enough. As such, no need for an air meter.

[@travisgould6802]

Why did this prison close down?

[@dgonthehill]

very scary

[@butth3ad]

another great video! there's something so mesmerizing about old abandoned buildings in the middle of the woods

[@duetoronomy]

Liked for butthead

[@loridrayton9440]

I think the same way 💜

[@dwade6322]

I was at Brushy Mountain area last year visiting for a few days. Beautiful part of the country.

[@Drforrester31]

Love these videos for the crunch of leaves and twigs as you hike around. Seriously good ASMR

[@rumrunner1756]

Chris, you have brought hours of watching and discussion pleasure to myself and my family. Thank you. 👍

[@tarawillis5450]

I love seeing things like this. My papaw and my uncle were both coalminers in Kentucky. It means a lot to see places like this. The mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky are absolutely beautiful. Great video ♥️

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

My mom's family were all coal miners in KY, Floyd County

[@tarawillis5450]

@@Cutter-jx3xj My family was from Bell County 🙂

[@garrettstrotheide5250]

My grandma worked and retired from there!

[@monicahyland8641]

Where is this, I would love to take a tour someday.

[@garrettstrotheide5250]

​@@monicahyland8641 Petros Tennessee! About 50 minutes west of Knoxville

[@dakmycat3688]

Does she talk about what happened in there? Any good stories ??

[@nonyabizz3533]

Y'all get ticks in there?

[@garrettstrotheide5250]

@@dakmycat3688 James Earl Ray (assassinated MLK) was there when she worked there. She was pretty much a mom to him. My dad when he was a kid got to meet him a few times and even ate with him. Said he was a really intelligent guy.

[@TNgrandee3]

Glad you are still in Tennessee. We have lots of interesting as well as beautiful places to see. If you have moved on, then you are always welcome to return.

[@liquiddevil7396]

That’s a beautiful prison camp!

[@reganfisher22]

I agree we so have a lot of beautiful places here!

[@spiderreed350]

Thank you Mr.Radford,I didn't know you owned Tennessee.👍

[@duetoronomy]

So so nervous when he walks into these situations..love the silence and nature. The sound of being outside is my favorite. Thank you ❤️

[@nikkigardiner9426]

Thank you, Chris! ❤️

[@shewho333]

The minute someone goes in a mine with collapsed beams, I have to nope nope nope out of watching it. My grandad had a lot of mine stories. 🥶 Glad to see you survived though, since you posted the video…

[@vitoarchitetto5026]

Dude, I’m a hiker and a backpacker, and I love your channel because you have great content and great style. 👍🏻👍🏻 Another great adventure, thanks.

[@Cinemagoer_64]

Chris hope all is well in your travels looking forward to the next video stay safe!

[@davedennis6042]

Always a joy to watch your videos. Good job at the information and history of the places you visit. Stay safe.

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks Dave

[@narlee2014]

Great job! It’s tough to hike up and down all of that!

[@SueGirling68]

Thanks Chris, a very interesting look at what has been left behind from back in the day. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

[@erroleabrown4317]

Thanks so much for walking through all of that to get the video, fascinating look at past treatment of people and how little things have changed. But thank you because the more we learn the more our knowledge can change our futures

[@tommyromans7893]

Hey Chris; We enjoy watching your videos, you do a great job. I love history. My Dad worked in the coal mines in West Virginia back in the late "40's

[@lessismore6062]

Common Box Turtle. Black Rat snake is nonvenomous. I'd been worried about rattlers and copperheads tho.

[@allennezi1674]

Doesn’t the non -venomous snakes kill and eat the poisonous ones?

[@Principaledpragmatist]

​@@allennezi1674Not all non-venomous will. King snakes kill and eat other snakes, but black rat snakes don't. Black rat snakes will den with copperheads and rattlesnakes. They are still good to have around your home or barn because they will keep the population of pretty animals down making it a less desirable spot for another snake to stay around.

[@joysmetaphysicalnaturechannel]

Loved this video, I have seen many Brushy Mountain ghost hunting Video's and never heard of the coal mines, so interesting Thanks for taking that long hike up the mountain. I thought it was kind of funny whispering in the mine, but I probably would of done the same thing not knowing what was there.

[@mikeo9219]

You sure do visit interesting places, thanks for taking us along

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Having prisoners work is a great idea. Do they actually work today? Seems like they are coddled and then released.

[@lisaalexander8196]

You're definitely brave Highgate Cemetery is one creepy place and it's such a shame what happened in the 60's with the desecration of the bodies. I agree with you its beautiful in there even though the trees and bushes are overgrown.

[@gogo-word]

Those mines looked so crumbly and dangerous. I was on pins and needles hoping you would be okay.

[@NorthernIrelandConflictVideos]

this guy deserves his own tv show, hes better than any history show on television

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

My mom's family is from Floyd County Kentucky, McDowell and my family have been coal miners for generations. I have lost family, to bad air, cave ins, explosions and mines flooding. My grandfather died when I was 3 from a heart attack. It was a side effect of black lung. Coal miners are a whole different breed of man. I am proud of my roots.

[@RM-mm4jr]

What an extraordinary adventure you just took me on. TYSVM! Thouroughly enjoyed very second. That was a biggg snake! Please be careful, you take so many risks xx

[@honeybadgerdontcare4763]

The structures were built in quite excellent condition considering the location is in the middle of nowhere

[@steveh8224]

Love your videos, amazingly clear and your voice is calming. Keep up the great work 👍

[@jasonwho9992]

Thank you for the great content as always 👍👍👍

[@judyholiday1794]

I am one of the people that you heard screaming at you 😂..My uncle is a retired coal miner and he was in a collapsed mine accident right before he retired..The doctors said it was a miracle that his heart had not been punctured ..He was working in one of the safest, and high tech mines in the country and the ceiling caved in on them .I know you were not in that type of situation however, I was still worried that the same thing could have happened to you..I am like that whenever, I watched someone take a risk that could end with a potential accident ..I was also wondering why you were whispering? so it seems you have your viewers figured out .I am always watching your videos but I rarely ever comment. Anyway keep up the good work and watch out for snakes..

[@Blox117]

what?

[@Atayfordays]

@@Blox117 watch the video

[@JohnShinn1960]

Eastern box turtle. Thanks for the tour Chris! 👍👍

[@MobileInstinct]

Nice!

[@jeffthegraveguy8629]

I love your videos. Always an adventure!

[@bigrat4452]

This is so cool I hope someday I can do what you do and travel around the country with my little toyota pickup

[@Smedaake]

You make history interesting 😊 That's why I follow your channel

[@pameladonnelson2093]

Be safe out there. Thank You

[@ms.c3]

Hi there. Yes you were absolutely right when you said “I can hear you all yelling at me”. I was like REALLY?? What if something were to happen to you and we view it live. 😬😖🥺 you never know. These mines are rotting away. Please be very careful! 🙏🏽

[@lowlifeminitrucker6910]

I absolutely love your hat. I would love to explore places like this. Looks awesome. I live in Knoxville Tn and never been to Brushy Mountain. Need to check it out. Awesome video.

[@meditationmusicbyalexjackson]

I enjoy all your videos. Thank you

[@ducaticanine]

you've got such a badass channel and energy. love it! keep up that awesome videos man!

[@maryberry6067]

Very good. Thank you

[@jezcuffy]

“There maybe Bears in there I didn’t want to disrupt them “ 😂 that’s gotta be one of his best quotes ever 😂, another brilliant video 👍🏽

[@rustyrazor1853]

Eastern Box Turtle? It sure is pretty!

[@ZenDenTen]

👍🏼& Black Racer 😍

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Interesting there being a Prison mine camp so high up in the mountains. The snake and the tortoise weren't too interested in you glad they kept to themselves. Thanks for sharing!

[@kareng9081]

Beautiful ! ❤️ 🤗. Amazing ! 🤩

[@sandysue202]

Yikes!! What a creepy place! I fear for your lungs in a few years after going into these moldy, dusty and unclean air places. That snake was a big one, too. How depressing of a place would that have been for those inmates who worked day in and day out in those dark and dank underground mines. I can't help but wonder what the death toll was for both inmates and guards. Being sent to that prison must have been similar to being sent to San Quintin. Thanks for being boots on the ground for us and please be careful in those kinda places, all by yourself!!

[@jaygee999]

One of the best vids you've made !

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks!

[@melissalease5476]

You should check out the Fraterville Mine Disaster Site

[@MobileInstinct]

I definitely need to get there

[@franceinegelven677]

U r brave going through all that dense growth. But it’s somethg that was great to see

[@RTD3]

For those of us not familiar with the area: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary last named Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex (also called Brushy) was a large maximum-security prison in the town of Petros in Morgan County, Tennessee, operated by the Tennessee Department of Correction. It was established in 1896 and operated until 2009. The grounds of the prison are now included in part of the Barkley Marathons.

[@Silenttoxx]

If you go further back, it splits off into two tunnels. It's very dangerous and main entrance is blocked off(gated) for a reason, but I've been up to the split offs then turned around as i found it was very dumb and unsafe. I was surprised at how hot it was in there as well

[@neweyes777]

That Black Snake you filmed is what we country folks call a '' Black Racer.'' I had one race me from my nanny's mailbox all the way to her door one day, and after racing it for over 2 acres I was nearly ready to faint of fear b/c I was really young and had never seen one before, and my nanny just laughed. Much love friend.

[@mrtraumaboyy4098]

Once again...Fantastic Job!! Thank You!!

[@grimreaperscreed5938]

That building with the old steel door, looks like where the TNT was kept.

[@seanbowyer3484]

I normally watch train vidios but now I have seen your exploration on the country ill be glad to watch more vidios and broken my horizon. I used to explore alot when I was young. I relly enjoyed the unexpected surprise. ☺

[@seanbowyer3484]

Broden not broken .can't spell never could.And now I hgave auto correct to help spell wrong .lol.

[@RC-lb6hk]

Awesome video

[@davedeiler2072]

Always interesting, thanks.

[@UNCLE-DRONY]

Very interesting,, watch for ticks!,,,,✌🏼😊

[@davidmora7176]

Love this channel!!!! You have a new subscriber 👍

[@tonybutler8811]

Fantastic video Chris very enjoyable, many thanks 👍👊🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@whaynnaaraujo7341]

Love your videos

[@apocyldoomer]

Wow, great finds, who knew that those buildings were there?

[@hudsonrobert49]

it looks like the prisoners and a lovely view

[@oursimplelife72]

My fear of snakes keeps me from going on mountain hikes. Your a brave one, take care and be careful

[@loridrayton9440]

Love your videos 💙

[@benlaw4647]

Enjoyed the history, nature.....very beautiful area...

[@maryjames7193]

I love learning about things I've never heard of Cool video

[@elizabethanna]

Now that was a very interesting video.... Thank you ! be careful always 💛

[@briandunne7021]

Very cool 😎 Chris

[@Ember3221]

How many encounters have you experienced with poison ivy while exploring?

[@Bex81]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@LeslieLove]

Great video!

[@williamcoe9200]

Maybe instead of being used for ammo it was for solitary confinement...who knows

[@bRad-ns6iy]

Cool! Thanks for showing us!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Cool explore! Glad you were safe!

[@BBQNBLUES]

That Oily Stream was where Jed Clampet shot the ground & struck OIL :)

[@thomasmyers9128]

That’s about an hour north west of me…. Beautiful area….

[@niknak8340]

It would be cool to take a metal detector out there! Love to see that

[@bobby-io2rr]

You go to the best places

[@leeturner1838]

great video!!!!!!!

[@tashasmith6179]

Great explore. Beautiful areas. I loved this 😀 Is this the same prison that you shut Lamont up in, in the fenced in area? 😃

[@pettypendergrass8596]

What foot wear do you wear when 'adventuring'? Steel Toe, Puncture Resistant sole, snake boots?

[@MobileInstinct]

For this I had on my hiking boots

[@creatureconnor]

The snake was a black racer I think and the turtle was an eastern box turtle

[@martkbanjoboy8853]

the creek had a rust coloured sheen? This is the minerals forming a solution in the water. Leachate.

[@annalawson6343]

SE Ky is chock full of interesting tragedies. Might be worth a look.

[@richdiscoveries]

This was really cool, nice find

[@bigwoz78]

Great video, note to self always carry a backpack with a flashlight, knife, maybe a gun for protection and other essential supplies

[@glennevitt5250]

Cool Looking

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Damn those spider's were huge.

[@hbkslazyeye6916]

You and lamont should team up more maybe every so often when you both can are something

[@doug3959]

What is your choice of tick repellent?

[@gaylenealis7268]

Interesting video! I hope you had some type of tick repellent on! You were brave getting close to the snake!!!

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Awesome

[@donnamadron3467]

I know a guy that his dad was one of the men that died in 1966 when the mine caved in, the reason the shut the mine down.

[@talleymatthews4434]

I wonder how many people died in the mines or bit by poison snakes 🐍. Thanks for sharing this video 📹 🤔

[@markholbrook3949]

I like the way you close out a video. Don't know why just do?

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Yup I'm guilty, I was like don't go in there! But yelling at the phone lmao. Beautiful country down there. Almost dropped my phone when you did a close-up of the spiders! Great video though!

[@phillipdunn5488]

Where’d you get the hat? Looks awesome

[@flashy5150]

11:32 I think that’s a “ North American Racer”, not sure ? If it is, it’s a non-venomous snake but can give a really good bite.

[@matthewc5019]

Powder houses. Thick walls and thin roofs. If it were to ignite, it's designed to explode upwards out of the top, and not blow out the sides.

[@kmorris180]

That turtle is an Uwahgmi Raptus. You should be happy that you didn't disturb it. They are both highly venomous and have been known to attack and devour small deer. That was a particular young one. One bite and you are paralyzed for the reminder of your very short life. Ok, maybe not. But it was still a great video. It was educational and entertaining.

[@amandahudson431]

😂🤣😂🕷️🕸️🐍🐢