Farragut Folklife Museum

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The Farragut Folklife Museum is a treasure chest of artifacts and photographs, which tell the history of the Farragut and Concord communities. One of the highlights of the museum is the collection found in the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gallery. Admiral Farragut was born in this area on July 5, 1801.  Farragut was the first commissioned admiral of the United States Navy and best known for his statement, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." This nationally sought after collection houses artifacts such as Farragut's personal china, uniform ornamentation, family photographs, manuscripts, letters of interest and a large collection of scrimshaw. 

The museum also exhibits objects of memorabilia including the history of local schools, churches, the Farragut and Concord communities and the Civil War in the Doris Woods Owens Gallery. The Bill Dunlap Gallery contains railroad artifacts and changing exhibits of interest to the community. 

An all-volunteer committee serves as the administrative staff of the museum with responsibility for fundraising, exhibits and docent staffing. In addition, the museum committee arranges special events throughout the year. 

The Frances L. Abel Gift Shop features a variety of unique items, many which reflect the nature of the museum. Also available in the gift shop are Farragut flags, mugs and shirts, local history books, a variety of children's toys and handmade items from local crafts persons, including beaded jewelry and pottery.

The Farragut Folklife Museum and Gift Shop are located in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Admission to the museum is free - hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Those interested in arranging a group tour or becoming a museum docent, call (865) 966-7057.