Last updated: 5/28/2011
Municipal Building,Tennessee Ave.
Parsons, TN 38363
Monday - Friday
10 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday - By appointment
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Judy Daugherty
phone: 731-847-6358
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The museum collects and exhibits artifacts related to the history of the Parsons and Greater Area. The museum depicts the story of farm and family life with a focus on native American artifacts, pioneer settlers, and the importance of railroad and river transportation to the area.
The museum mission is to educate and instill a sense of pride in our city by collecting, preserving, and displaying important objects of historical, social, artistic, economic, and cultural significance to our community.
The museum has been open since 2007. Volunteer committees for documentation and research, publicity and public relations, collection, facilities, exhibits, education, story line, and resources are functioning.
rural American artifacts, rocks,minerals & fossils, Native American collection, local memobillia, farming, city history, schools and churches.
Limited to paper records and newspapers.
The museum works with schools and the community to provide appropriate programs related to local history. Upcoming exhibitions include:
How the Civil War impacted life in the Decatur County area by telling stories of civilians and soldiers in Decatur County during that time period - Fall 2011
The City of Parsons Centennial Celebration to tell stories of the area’s beginnings from the early 1800s to the present - 2013
City mayor appointed council
Access: General Public
Appointment required: No
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