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West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center

Name: West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
Address: I-40 At Exit 56/Behind McDonalds; 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Brownsville, TN, 38012, US
Telephone: +17317799000
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center

The WT Delta Heritage Center is Tennessee’s only one-stop adventure for music lovers, history buffs, and nature explorers alike.
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The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center celebrates and preserves the region’s music, culture, history, and natural landscapes by creating immersive experiences that inspire, educate, and connect West Tennessee’s unique stories. Inside visitors can learn about the history of cotton, explore the scenic and “wild” Hatchie River and get to know the legendary musicians who called West Tennessee home.

Also located on the grounds is Flagg Grove School, the childhood school of Tina Turner, and the last home of Blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. To learn more about the Center, visit http://www.westtnheritage.com or call 731-779-9000.

06/04/2026

🎶🎨 Brownsville’s story is told through music, art, and the legends who shaped them both.

We’re honored to be featured in the new Soul Town Stops video as part of the Sounds of Soul Town itinerary. From the legacy of Tina Turn, Sleepy John Estes and West Tennessee’s rich musical roots to the vibrant murals that bring our stories to life, every stop offers a deeper connection to the soul of this community.

Take a look at the video and discover how Brownsville’s music heritage and public art create an experience that’s uniquely Soul Town Tennessee.

📍 Plan your visit and explore the places where history, creativity, and soul come together.

06/02/2026

Was he really the Devil’s Son-in-Law?
Born William Bunch in Ripley, Tennessee, Peetie Wheatstraw became one of the most influential and mysterious figures in blues history. Calling himself “The Devil’s Son-in-Law” and “The High Sheriff from Hell,” he built a larger-than-life legend while recording more than 160 songs that helped shape the sound of the blues.
His haunting vocals and storytelling influenced generations of musicians such as Robert Johnson and Big Bill Broonzy, but the mystery deepened in 1941. Just weeks after recording songs with titles like Hearseman Blues and Bring Me Flowers While I'm Living, Wheatstraw was fatally injured when a car collided with a freight train on his 39th birthday.
Coincidence? Premonition? Legend?
More than 80 years later, the music - and the mystery - still lives on.

05/27/2026

Here is a great recap of this past weekend’s Exit 56 Blues Fest! We hope to see y’all again next year.

05/25/2026

It was a wonderful weekend of great Blues during Exit 56 Blues Fest and YES! we are open today for you to browse the museums and enjoy learning more about our musical heritage.

05/23/2026

We had a great kick off last night downtown. Looking forward to seeing everyone today here at the Crnter for more great music. Bring those lawn chairs.

05/22/2026

Exit 56 Blues Fest starts tonight downtown Brownsville at Brownsville Meeting Grounds and then continues tomorrow and Sunday here at the Center. Weather looks agreeable right now - y’all come on out.

05/07/2026

During your visit to the Delta Heritage Center, don’t forget to step inside the Flagg Grove School, Tina’s childhood school, now home to the Tina Turner Museum. You’ll find this striking stage costume worn during her stage performance of “We Don’t Need Another Hero.” It’s inspired by her unforgettable look in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

04/28/2026

John Kilzer, born in Jackson TN, first rose to prominence as a standout basketball player before turning to music and writing. While attending Memphis State University, he began developing his songwriting, encouraged by Mabon ‘Teenie’ Hodges.

Signed to Geffen Records in 1988, Kilzer released two roots-rock albums, including Memory in the Making and Busman’s Holiday. His hit song “Red Blue Jeans” gained national attention on MTV, and his songs would later be recorded by artists such as Rosanne Cash and Trace Adkins.

Address

I-40 At Exit 56/Behind McDonalds; 121 Sunny Hill Cove
Brownsville, TN
38012

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17317799000

Website

http://westtnheritage.com/

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