Greenback, Tennessee: Junior Banks' Fortress of Faith
An incomplete castle hand-built by one man, and later blessed by the Lord. Themed rooms include a throne room and dungeon.
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This place is amazing. You will think you've found Carcosa. It is creepy and wild. We were the only people there, but this place gives you the feeling that as soon as you turn the corner you're going to stumble upon teens drawing pentagrams and drinking 40's. I mean that in a good way. I loved it.
Take some time to fully explore this place, but take some bug spray and wear jeans and boots if possible. Lots of thorny vines and spiders.
[Jen Wasson, 08/24/2014]
Visited the castle, and Junior was there working. He was overjoyed to have visitors and gave us a lengthy tour of the castle. It really is an amazing place and Junior himself is such a wonderful man. One of the best things we've seen in our travels so far!
[Caitlin, 09/05/2012]
This is a castle near Greenback, just off Lee Shirley Rd. Junior Banks has been building it for 18 years as a tribute to the ALMIGHTY. Very interesting place.... a CASTLE complete with turrets and cannons.
There was a sign at the road directing us in and a sign on the property that says "Please no visitors after 8 pm" It is, of course, free to view. Junior lives nearby.
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Junior Banks' Fortress of Faith
- Address:
- Lee Shirley Rd, Greenback, TN
- Directions:
- US Hwy 411 either one mile south of the stoplight for Hwy 95, or 3.5 miles north of the bridge across the Little Tennessee River. Turn east onto Trigonia Rd (no stoplight). Drive three-quarters of a mile. Turn left onto Lee Shirley Rd. Drive a quarter-mile. As you crest a hill, turn right onto a little driveway-size gravel road. The castle is at the road's end.
- Hours:
- Junior is often there 8:30-11:30, 3-dusk. Closed when he's not around. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free, but bring some cash for the donation box.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Floyd "Junior" Banks started building his huge castle in 1992 out of random bricks, stone and cement -- but he couldn't tell anyone why he was doing it. Ten years later, God told him. There are 30+ themed rooms, including a throne room, dungeon, even a chamber devoted exclusively to evil and the devil.