Tennessee provides some spine-tingling experiences, from shadowy figures in old jail cells to ghostly spirits lingering at cemeteries and battlefields. Enjoy an eerie visit at President Andrew Jackson’s home or take an unforgettable tour at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary – former prison guards and inmates offer tours at nighttime!
Hermitage
Tennessee offers plenty of haunted sites that will send shivers down your spine, from decrepit prisons where dangerous criminals were put down, to places supposedly haunted by witches who unleashed terror upon families – these locations weave an unnerving tapestry of paranormal legends that will give your spine chills!
The Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s home, offers tours and wine tastings by day; but at nighttime, visitors report unexplained noises, mysterious figures, and odd smells that disturb them.
Old South Pittsburg Hospital is said to be haunted by ghostly remains of former patients, which may explain unexplained whispers and footsteps heard throughout its deserted halls.
The Bell Witch
John Bell and his family first experienced mysterious phenomena on their farm in 1817, hearing whispering voices that resembled those of a feeble woman singing hymns. Over time, activity intensified until Betsy Bell became particularly targeted by an invisible entity and endured brutal encounters from it that left welts and hand prints behind.
General Andrew Jackson took an interest in the story of the Bell Witch and later heard of its legend, as General and future President Andrew Jackson heard reports that an entity known as “The Bell Witch” killed patriarch Bell; promising its return in 1935 but failing to keep its word. To date, no other death in US history can be directly attributed to a supernatural entity.
Jonesborough
Tennessee may be known for country music, college basketball and scenic landscapes but it also holds an abundance of ghostly history. From Civil War prisons to haunted natural caves – Tennessee offers jaw-dropping stories and ghost tours sure to raise goosebumps!
Visit Andrew Jackson’s presidential home The Hermitage to witness it for yourself – visitors have reported hearing strange noises, seeing strange figures and experiencing paranormal activity there. Rumor has it that The Hermitage may also be home to The Bell Witch whose revenge against the Bell family after being duped out of land deals continues even today!
Chattanooga’s Read House Hotel
The Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee is renowned as an unsettling haunted location. Formerly known as Crutchfield House, this grandiose building has played host to some of history’s most celebrated guests over its long history.
The hotel is best-known for its haunted room 311 which is thought to be haunted by Annalisa Netherly’s spirit. Many guests have reported experiencing paranormal activity in this space such as shadowy figures, flickering lights and unexplained cold breezes.
Hotel guests can now take advantage of a limited-time offer at The hotel that lets them spend a night in haunted Room 311! Starting at $666, guests will enjoy an overnight stay, valet parking, bathtub gin decanter, dining credit at Bridgeman’s Chophouse restaurant (for $100 worth of dining) and two 311 Cocktails in Bar & Billiards Room.
Bijou Theatre
Over its 200-year history, the Bijou Theatre has served as a hotel, brothel, Civil War hospital and theater. No wonder that ghostly figures haunt its walls and backstage corners!
Tennessee boasts numerous spine-tingling paranormal locations, from haunted houses of 19th century murder-suicides to the unnerving Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and more! If you’re seeking thrills or simply curious, Tennessee is home to a wealth of creepy locales worth visiting – from haunted Civil War battlefields populated with ghost soldiers haunting battle lines to Bell Witch lurking in an ominous cave; these terrifying haunted sites will give you goosebumps!
University of Tennessee
Nashville may be famous for country music, the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium; but it also boasts many tales of hauntings around its streets.
Sensabaugh Tunnel is a haunted location where souls who have experienced heartache remain tormented in its dark. Mollie Woodruff, who lost her child due to yellow fever in the 1800s and is said to haunt the home where she resided, can often be heard moaning, whispering and even crying within its halls.
Paranormal events at the University of Tennessee include ghostly figures appearing along Gay Street Bridge and an electrical light refusing to stay lit in Clement Hall. Other haunted locations at the university include an old train trestle at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary where someone was hanged.
