1. Bell Witch Cave (Adams)
One of the most haunted places in the country, the Bell Witch Cave is infamous for the 19th-century haunting of the Bell family. Visitors report unexplained noises, rocks being thrown, and eerie lights. Paranormal investigations are regularly held here.
2. Tennessee State Prison (Nashville)
This imposing, now-closed prison is notorious for its ghostly reputation. Visitors and former inmates have reported cell bars clunking, blood-curdling screams, and invisible footsteps. The site is closed to the public for safety but remains a legendary haunted landmark.
3. Loretta Lynn’s Ranch (Hurricane Mills)
Country music icon Loretta Lynn’s historic home is said to be haunted by Civil War soldiers, a mourning mother, and a former landowner. The Lynn family experienced ghostly apparitions and strange noises while living here. Guided tours are available.
4. Lotz House Museum (Franklin)
This Civil War–era home was at the center of the Battle of Franklin and is known for unexplained phenomena, including apparitions, moving objects, and ghostly cries. The Travel Channel called it “The Second Most Terrifying Home in America”.
5. Wheatlands Plantation (Sevierville)
With a history marred by over 70 murders, mass graves of slaves and Cherokee Indians, and tragic fires, Wheatlands Plantation is considered one of Tennessee’s most haunted sites. Visitors report ghostly chanting, apparitions, and overwhelming emotions in the basement.
6. Sensabaugh Tunnel (Kingsport)
This tunnel is infamous for reports of demonic apparitions, echoing babies, and screams of women and children. Legends say the original owner killed his family here, and their spirits still haunt the tunnel.
7. Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods (Spring Hill, near Nashville)
A top-rated haunted attraction blending indoor and outdoor scares, including zombie mazes and haunted trails. The site is known for its interactive horror experiences and chilling fortune tellers.
8. Devil’s Dungeon (Nashville)
Located in a former cotton factory, this theatrical haunted house features animatronics, special effects, and intense actors. Its haunted basement is said to be the site of demonic activity.
9. Woodruff-Fontaine Mansion (Memphis)
Haunted by Mollie Woodruff, who lost multiple family members to tragedy, this mansion is known for reports of ghostly activity, including smoothing of bedclothes in Mollie’s room and other unexplained phenomena.
10. Earnestine & Hazel’s (Memphis)
One of America’s most haunted bars, Earnestine & Hazel’s is famous for its ghost tours, haunted jukebox, and tales of spirits lingering from its days as a brothel and bar.
Sources:
- https://tnecd.com/news/7-scariest-places-in-tennessee/
- https://www.tn.gov/tourism/news/2024/9/19/spooky-season-at-tennessee-s-historic-haunted-places.html
- https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/haunted-houses-in-tennessee.htm
- https://www.tnvacation.com/articles/fright-tennessees-creepiest-haunted-locations
- https://www.hauntedrooms.com/tennessee/haunted-places