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Chestnut Hill, Tennessee: Bush's Beans Museum

Watch a video of bean-canning in action, learn all about Duke the talking dog, and discover your weight in beans. On-site cafe offers a bean-focused menu.

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Your Weight In Beans.

Bush's Beans Museum

Try the pecan pinto bean pie in their restaurant.

[Matthew Krist, 12/24/2015]

Big can of beans.

Bush's Beans Museum

The giant can of beans is a tunnel you walk through. In the tunnel you learn how Bush's Beans are made from start to finish. There is also a photo booth where you can have your pictures made with Duke -- and it is free!

[Jennifer Nugent, 03/30/2014]

For those unaware, Duke is the Bush's Beans talking dog.

Bush's Beans Visitor Center

History of Bush's Beans, weigh yourself in beans, and have a slice of pinto bean pie in the Bush's Family Cafe.

[Aaron Swanson, 12/14/2012]

A movie shown in the visitor center, the "History of Grilling," stars Jay Bush and his dog Duke.

Bush's Beans Museum

Address:
3901 US-411, Chestnut Hill, TN
Directions:
I-40 exit 432A. Drive south on US-411 for about five miles. You'll see the museum on the left and the big cannery on the right.
Hours:
Summer M-Sa 10-4, winter 10-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
865-509-3077
RA Rates:
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