Tennessee State Penitentiary is a landmark in Nashville, Tennessee, and a filming location for The Green Mile (1999). Built in 1898.
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Green Mile (movie, 1999) — as "Cold Mountain Penitentiary" death row / prison block (exterior and location)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15835, SRC-15836, SRC-15837 - Built in 1898
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15837, SRC-16836, SRC-17195
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15835 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Green-Mile.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15836 — https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-green-mile-filming-location (Tier 3, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15837 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_State_Penitentiary (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16836 — https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/tennessee-state-prison/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17195 — https://nashvillesites.org/tours/lights-camera-nashville/tennessee-state-prison (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Green Mile filmed?
Tennessee State Penitentiary, in Nashville, Tennessee, is a real-world filming location used for The Green Mile.
Where is Tennessee State Penitentiary located?
Tennessee State Penitentiary is located in Nashville, Tennessee.