Old Jail Museum

Lawrenceburg, TN has a rich history stretching all the way back to 1540, when it’s believed Spanish Explorer Hernando DeSoto set up winter camp there. Tennessee Crossroads went in search of the city’s past, and found more than we imagined. Join Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Old Jail Museum.

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Lawrenceburg has a rich history stretching all the way back to 1540, when it's believed Spainish Explorer Hernando DeSoto set up winter camp there. Gretchen Bates went in search of the city's past, and found more than she bargained for..

Gretchen Bates joined Tennessee Crossroads in 2007 but had her first appearance on the show in 1991 when her community, The Farm, was featured on the show. Though born and raised in Lewis County, Gretchen left Tennessee to move to New York City and pursue a career in theatre. Highlights from her time in New York City include two summers at the Chautauqua Theatre, working with the Circe du Soleil, and seeing every show on Broadway. After six years on the stage in New York City, Gretchen returned home to Tennessee.