Dover, Tenn.–When you enter the Stewart County Courthouse now, you will see a lot of local history reflected in the mantle and brick design on the hearth, thanks to the handiwork of inmates at the Stewart County Jail.
The brick hearth was built by inmates with brick over 100 years old which was donated by Bo, Stacey,and Greg Crockarell and came from the Rice House on Church Street.
The mantle, which came from the Askew Farm on Long Street, is over 100 years old and it was restored by the inmates. It was donated by Janell Askew-Atkins.
The church pews were donated by Tim Borens and refinished by the inmates.
In a press release, Sheriff Frankie Gray thanked Andy Brigham for donating the materials and with helping with the design. Color schemes and design were provided by Martha Earhart Wallace and Laura Crain. Inmates doing the refurbishing, brick work and construction were Brandon Hutchinson, Christopher Pilgrim and Roy McClanahand.
“It’s truly a group effort and opportunity for the inmates to show their talents, and we would like to thank Mayor Robin Brandon for his continued support,” Gray said.
Photo by Stewart Co. Sheriff’s Office.
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