Tennessee state penitentiary
As Tennessee grew into a modern state, it found itself increasingly beset by crime. In 1831, the legislature approved the construction of the first penitentiary. The pen world was violent and dark, with several major riots, fires, and escape attempts throughout the years. However, the prison also ga...
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Arcadia Publishing Inc
2014
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| Series: | Images of America |
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