Parolee's Restaurant & Store

Parolee's Restaurant & Store offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience located just outside the front gates of the Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee. This unique venue combines a restaurant, Beer Cave, and gift shop, creating the perfect stop for visitors exploring the former maximum-security prison that once held notorious inmates including James Earl Ray. The menu features fresh-made pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and chicken tenders, all prepared daily in the kitchen using high-quality ingredients. What sets Parolee's apart is its convenient access to tastings of Brushy Mountain Distillery products made on-site, allowing guests to enjoy a complete food and drink experience. The restaurant embodies Southern hospitality at its finest, serving generous portions of comfort food in a setting unlike any other. Online ordering is available for carry-out during normal business hours. Located at 9182 Hwy 116 in Petros, the restaurant operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time, year-round. The location is ideal for tourists visiting the prison museum, paranormal investigation groups, and concert-goers attending events at the historic venue. With a 4-star rating from 80 reviews, Parolee's has become a beloved destination for both locals and visitors seeking authentic Tennessee comfort food with a twist of history.