Tennessee may be famous for its whiskey production and vibrant music scene, but the state also holds many haunted locations that may surprise many visitors – including country singer Loretta Lynn’s home and Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary.
Russ McKamey’s Summertown horror house has come under scrutiny due to a Hulu documentary and letter from Tennessee Attorney General’s office, both claiming it takes things too far.
Carnton Mansion
Tennessee may be associated with country music and fried chicken, but the state also boasts some of America’s scariest haunted houses that can be visited all year long – not just at Halloween!
Carnton Mansion was the site of an intense battle during the American Civil War. Over 1700 Confederate soldiers were hastily buried nearby after this brutal conflict, and became patients in its hospital wing. Four generals passed away during this period as well, so their bodies would remain on display for survivors after it all ended. Many visitors and staff members have reported hearing Native American war cries, footsteps or dark figures moving about on its grounds; an apparition known as Rowena is said to haunt this property as well.
RestHaven Memorial Gardens
Tennessee may be best known for its music scene, but the state also features some truly unnerving locations. Packed full of Revolutionary War and Civil War history – from historic theatres and prisons to cemeteries – Tennessee boasts numerous haunted tales.
RestHaven Memorial Gardens in Tennessee is one of those eerie haunted houses, where spirits seem to inhabit it. Many visitors to this cemetery have reported seeing ghosts including one depicting a deceased woman killed by her cheating husband and one depicting a young girl whose head was severed by an indignant suitor; they’ve also heard screaming and seen strange figures.
Wheatlands Plantation
Wheatlands Plantation boasts a cemetery and has long been reported as being haunted by ghostly figures and orbs of light, according to reports by visitors. Wheatlands also offers ghost tours and paranormal investigations for those curious about experiencing its history first-hand.
This historic property was constructed by Timothy Chandler in 1825. His original house still stands, as do a summer kitchen, dogtrot cabins, loom buildings and barns on his estate.
This site also houses an historic whiskey distillery that once was one of the most productive in Tennessee. Now owned by three Pigeon Forge businessmen who aim to restore it and rent out the property for weddings or other special events, the plantation promises an exciting future ahead.
Hales Bar Marina & Dam
At Hales Bar Dam, several witnesses have reported paranormal activity such as Native American war cries, dark figures, and even an apparition of a girl believed to have drowned during its initial years of operation. Some have even claimed a Cherokee tribe cursed the site with this activity.
Ghost Adventures and Kindred Spirits have both showcased this haunted location as one of their Ghost Hunting Shows, while now serving as home for a distillery producing Dam Whiskey, an award-winning local spirits brand.
Downtown Nashville boasts a terrifying attraction that will send shivers down your spine! Boasting both indoor and outdoor scares that will test your courage, this attraction promises blood-curdling screams! Tickets for this attraction can be obtained online.
Rotherwood Mansion
Rotherwood Mansion in Kingsport, Tennessee was constructed in 1818 by Reverend Fredrick Ross and has seen its share of tragedy. Rowena Ross became engaged to someone who died tragically on their wedding day while drowning in Holston River nearby; later she married again but eventually took her own life due to depression. It is said that Rowena haunts this property wearing her white wedding gown and wandering near Holston River or around its grounds.
Rotherwood Mansion is said to be haunted by Joshua Phipps’ ghost, who has been reported as pulling covers away from those sleeping inside and laughing an evil and sadistic laugh. Additionally, an unknown black dog known as “Hound of Hell” roams freely on dark and stormy nights giving off low howls.
