COAL MINERS DAUGHTER MUSEUM

HURRICANE MILLS, TN

Old Betsy (Musseling Boat) - Pilot Knob, TN The Pilot Knob Interpretive Center and Nathan B. Forrest State Park in Tennessee has a display on those who made a living gathering mussels in nearby rivers. According to the boat's description in the museum: Betsy was one of the most unique boats ever to be seen on the Tennessee River. Built by Dave Stafford and Charlie Doyle, Betsy is probably the biggest brail boat ever built for the river. To compensate for the large size of the boat, T.J. Whitfield, the boat's designer and owner, has ordered cross ribs for greater stability. On October 9, 1966, T.J. took Betsy on her maiden voyage down river to Eagle Creek. Betsy's winch and brail spreaders were made from T.J.'s old farm equipment. This is characteristic of river life. In building his spreaders and winch, T.J. adapted his farming knowledge to meet his needs on the river. Unlike most musselers, T.J. musseled daily. When he had a load, he lit fires under his cook-out vat near his house and cooked out the meat. In 1974, T.J. moved Betsy to the Cumberland River. Being away from home made it necessary for T.J. to outfit Betsy for river living. He built a bunk house and added windows so he could see the river bank. He built the shanty wide enough to make room for a collapsible army cot. Shelves held a Coleman stove, cooking utensils and food. With these essentials, T.J. was ready to live on the river. Betsy may not have had a refrigerator or air conditioner, but now Betsy was his dream boat. For sixteen years, Betsy floated the river...an extraordinarily long time for a wooden boat. The water-worn bottom and mud-stained deck symbolize the work of a man who sought not to conquer the river but only to work with it. Betsy stands as a reminder of the spirit, determination and adaptability of river folk.
Old Betsy (Musseling Boat) - Pilot Knob, TN Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The Coal Miner's Daughter Museum is a museum located in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee that is dedicated to the life and career of country music legend Loretta Lynn. The museum is housed in a building that was once Lynn's childhood home and features a variety of artifacts and exhibits related to her life and music.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of exhibits, including displays of Lynn's clothing and personal items, as well as memorabilia related to her music career, such as gold records and awards. There are also interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn more about Lynn's life and music.

In addition to the museum exhibits, visitors can also take a tour of Lynn's nearby plantation home, which is open for guided tours. The home features a variety of original furnishings and decor, as well as exhibits related to Lynn's life and career.

Overall, the Coal Miner's Daughter Museum is a must-see destination for fans of Loretta Lynn and country music enthusiasts in general. Its unique location in Lynn's childhood home and its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits make it a truly special place to visit.

COAL MINERS DAUGHTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HURRICANE MILLS TN. US MID #8404700104

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Old Betsy (Musseling Boat) - Pilot Knob, TN The Pilot Knob Interpretive Center and Nathan B. Forrest State Park in Tennessee has a display on those who made a living gathering mussels in nearby rivers. According to the boat's description in the museum: Betsy was one of the most unique boats ever to be seen on the Tennessee River. Built by Dave Stafford and Charlie Doyle, Betsy is probably the biggest brail boat ever built for the river. To compensate for the large size of the boat, T.J. Whitfield, the boat's designer and owner, has ordered cross ribs for greater stability. On October 9, 1966, T.J. took Betsy on her maiden voyage down river to Eagle Creek. Betsy's winch and brail spreaders were made from T.J.'s old farm equipment. This is characteristic of river life. In building his spreaders and winch, T.J. adapted his farming knowledge to meet his needs on the river. Unlike most musselers, T.J. musseled daily. When he had a load, he lit fires under his cook-out vat near his house and cooked out the meat. In 1974, T.J. moved Betsy to the Cumberland River. Being away from home made it necessary for T.J. to outfit Betsy for river living. He built a bunk house and added windows so he could see the river bank. He built the shanty wide enough to make room for a collapsible army cot. Shelves held a Coleman stove, cooking utensils and food. With these essentials, T.J. was ready to live on the river. Betsy may not have had a refrigerator or air conditioner, but now Betsy was his dream boat. For sixteen years, Betsy floated the river...an extraordinarily long time for a wooden boat. The water-worn bottom and mud-stained deck symbolize the work of a man who sought not to conquer the river but only to work with it. Betsy stands as a reminder of the spirit, determination and adaptability of river folk.
Ruskin Cave College The story of this place is better than my photo, But I've never had good access. Ruskin, TN began as a Socialist Utopia in the late 1890s when they bought land around a cave in Dickson County (now Ruskin Cave). When the Ruskin Co-operative disbanded, the primary building (seen here) had many uses over the next few decades, including as a college and a resort. It's an interesting story you can read on the National Register of Historic Places website here: <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/74001911" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/74001911</a> When I took this picture in 2014, the Ruskin property (especially the cave) was a campground. It was closed in the winter, so I had to look through the trees along highway TN46. At the time, it was owned by the Dickson Renaissance Center, which was soon after purchased by Freed-Hardeman University which didn't need it and sold it. Today, it is a wedding venue where you can't tour the property. They say they are restoring the exterior of the building to look as it did back when it was a college.
Old U.S. Post Office (Camden, Tennessee) Historic 1936 U.S. Post Office in Camden, Tennessee. The Neo-Georgian Classical style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 88001577).
Old U.S. Post Office (Camden, Tennessee) Historic 1936 U.S. Post Office in Camden, Tennessee. The Neo-Georgian Classical style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 88001577).
Old U.S. Post Office (Camden, Tennessee) Historic 1936 U.S. Post Office in Camden, Tennessee. The Neo-Georgian Classical style building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 88001577).
Benton County Courthouse (Camden, Tennessee) Benton County Courthouse in Camden, Tennessee. The courthouse is the sixth for the county and was constructed 1973-74.
Benton County Courthouse (Camden, Tennessee) Benton County Courthouse in Camden, Tennessee. The courthouse is the sixth for the county and was constructed 1973-74.
Tennessee River Railroad Bridge (New Johnsonville, Tennessee) Historic railroad drawbridge (vertical lift bridge) over the Tennessee River near New Johnsonville between Benton and Humphreys Counties, Tennessee. The bridge contains one vertical lift span, three Camelback through truss spans and two Parker through truss spans. It was built in 1945 for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N) to replace an older bridge that was removed during the construction of Kentucky Lake by TVA. The bridge is now owned by CSX.
Old Chisson’s Mill Bridge (Perry County, Tennessee) Abandoned Chisson’s Mill Bridge over the Buffalo River near Lobelville in Perry County, Tennessee. The bridge was constructed in 1904 by the Vincennes Bridge Company with a pin-connected Camelback through truss main span and four pin-connected Pratt pony truss approach spans (the two on the North approach have been removed). The bridge was later referred to as the "Mill Bridge". The bridge was closed to traffic in 1962, the deck was removed and it was left in place as a "historic ruin". The Chisson’s Mill Bridge history is described in the 2008 TDOT publication "Tennessee’s SURVEY REPORT for Historic Highway Bridges".
Old Chisson’s Mill Bridge (Perry County, Tennessee) Abandoned Chisson’s Mill Bridge over the Buffalo River near Lobelville in Perry County, Tennessee. The bridge was constructed in 1904 by the Vincennes Bridge Company with a pin-connected Camelback through truss main span and four pin-connected Pratt pony truss approach spans (the two on the North approach have been removed). The bridge was later referred to as the "Mill Bridge". The bridge was closed to traffic in 1962, the deck was removed and it was left in place as a "historic ruin". The Chisson’s Mill Bridge history is described in the 2008 TDOT publication "Tennessee’s SURVEY REPORT for Historic Highway Bridges".

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COAL MINERS DAUGHTER MUSEUM
44 HURRICANE MILLS RD
HURRICANE MILLS
TN
37078

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MID # 8404700104
Name COAL MINERS DAUGHTER MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 35.971097, -87.787485
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 085
US Census Tract: 130400
US Census Block: 2093