Hurricane Mills, Tenn.–The Coal Miner’s Daughter Museum reopened today after being damaged by the devastating floods August 21 and losing caretaker Wayne Spears, who perished along with 19 other persons in the tragedy.
The museum has reopened with a memorial for the victims of the blood, including Spears. “May they all Rest in Peace,” museum organizers said.
Hours are 9-5, Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Western Store and Plantation Shop are also open from 9-5.
House tours are still cancelled until further notice.
Museum organizers said, “Thanks to everyone who has reached out to us and for all the love you have given. We will soon be back better than ever!”
By 1976, the family of Loretta and Dolittle Lynn had settled into the historic plantation home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. When the couple found the property in the early 60’s, they soon found that the historic antebellum home came with it’s own town, post office and zip code. Dolittle restored the town’s gristmill and built the display cabinets himself and over time, a museum complex was opened there.