PETROS GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Night Watch at Brushy Mountain: A Private Overnight Investigation Inside Petros’s Stone Prison
A guided 9 PM tour followed by a seven-hour, private overnight investigation at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary — this guide explains what to expect, who leads the inquiry, and how to prepare.
Night Watch at Brushy Mountain: A Private Overnight Investigation Inside Petros’s Stone Prison.
At Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, Tennessee, a guided tour introduces visitors to the prison’s chilling history before an overnight investigation lets guests probe the site’s reported paranormal activity under the direction of the facility’s lead investigator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Restless inmate spirits and physical phenomena
Visitors report direct, physical interactions—being touched, shoved, scratched and even growled at—alongside visual and auditory anomalies tied to former inmates and those who died on the property.
Professional equipment and methodical contact attempts
Lead investigator Jaime Brock employs a suite of proven instruments—Ovilus V, REM Pod, EDI Box, SLS camera, K-2 meters, MagLite, Grid Lights, multiple voice recorders and dowsing rods—to pursue verifiable evidence.
A stone fortress with a violent past
Brushy’s inmates included violent offenders and many who died by natural causes, in the mines, or at the hands of other prisoners; it is those histories that feed the site’s reputation today.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
The evening begins with a short, guided orientation tour to familiarize participants with the prison’s layout and history, then shifts into a hands-on overnight investigation where guests may work independently or alongside the guide to gather evidence.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this investigation suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Investigations run seven hours: the brief guided tour begins at 9 PM Eastern, and the investigation window extends through the scheduled overnight period.
Be prepared to sign a waiver on arrival. Note that drugs, alcohol, beer, wine, guns, tasers, fireworks or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Parking is available at the prison; investigations are offered seven days a week and require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to schedule. Time zone: Eastern.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Overnight Investigation?
The experience runs seven hours, beginning with a short guided tour and continuing through the overnight investigation period.
What time does the event start and end?
The guided portion begins at 9 PM Eastern, and the overnight investigation continues through the scheduled investigation window into the early morning hours.
Who leads the investigation?
Jaime Brock serves as Brushy’s Lead Paranormal Investigator and guides investigations at the site.
Are there age or group-size limits?
There is a 12-person limit; visitors must meet the operator’s age requirements—minors aged 16–17 may attend only with a parent or legal guardian, and booking typically requires an adult.
What do I need to know before attending?
You will be required to sign a waiver prior to your visit, certain areas of the prison are off-limits for safety, parking is available on site, and prohibited items include drugs, alcohol and weapons.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Overnight investigations require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to schedule.
What equipment is used during investigations?
Investigators use proven instruments including an Ovilus V, REM Pod, EDI Box, SLS camera, K-2 meters, MagLite, Grid Lights, multiple voice recorders and dowsing rods.