Do you enjoy the thrill of being frightened? Or maybe you just enjoy a good ghost story! We have gathered a list of the top spooky places and haunted houses to visit this Halloween season around the Middle Tennessee area.
*Denotes a family-friendly attraction suitable for children under the age of 13. Check out our list of “not-so-spooky” kid-friendly attractions here!
Spooky Spots
Nashville Ghosts Haunted Tours*
Discover the ghostly side of Nashville’s music legends and haunted streets on an unforgettable ghost tour with Nashville Ghosts. Walk with us through Broadway’s active nightlife and discover the sinister secrets hidden in some of the city’s most popular locations.
Voted #1 best ghost tour in Nashville for over 20 years, Nashville Ghost Tours offers a blend of historic facts, local legends, and the true ghost stories of Music City USA. Explore the shadow-filled streets of Nashville on one of our world renowned ghost tours. Advance purchase required! Tours often sell out.
Nightly Spirits Nashville Ghost Tours*
Explore Music City with the best tour company in Nashville. We specialize in providing only the best and most authentic ghost tours in Nashville! Along the way, you’ll learn about Nashville’s past, forgotten secrets, and the city’s rich cultural heritage. Our guides, who are professional storytellers, will take you to some of the most haunted spots in town.
Ghost City Tours invites you to dive into the haunted side of Music City—where the echoes of the past are just as loud as the music pouring out of the bars on Broadway. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure or something a little more bone-chilling, we have a tour for you.
Explore the darker side of the charming town of Franklin, TN with Franklin Walking Tours. Learn the sinister secrets of Franklin’s past and see some of the town’s most haunted buildings from Grim and Ghostly to Tombstone Tales.
Step into the shadows at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage for a lantern-lit journey through the mansion, grounds, and cemetery. As dusk settles, wander the same paths once walked by the Jackson family and hear of the tragedies they endured, the unusual experiences of Andrew Jackson himself, and curious, unexplained happenings on the property. The air is thick with history—and perhaps a hint of mystery. Tours depart promptly… we wouldn’t want to leave any souls wandering behind. *Not recommended for children under 13 years old
No supernatural story in American history is more documented than that of the Bell Witch of Adams, TN. Whether you’re seeking spine-chilling paranormal encounters, haunted hayrides, or a journey into forgotten history, our attractions offer something for every thrill-seeker. Dive into the mystery, uncover eerie secrets, and experience the supernatural firsthand with our one-of-a-kind tours.
For a hair-raising experience, join us on one of our haunted history tours in Franklin, Tennessee. The Haunted Franklin tour explores the ghosts and haunts that linger on the brick-lined streets and historic dwellings in charming Downtown Franklin. Bring your camera: you never know what you may catch. *Not recommended for small children.
This Fall, enjoy a Haunted Ghost Tour unlike any other! Just a short drive from Nashville, The Haunted Canoe Trip at Canoe the Caney is one of Tennessee’s most thrilling haunted attractions. Bring your friends and climb aboard for a spine-tingling, after-dark, historic ghost tour.
Haunted Houses
Slaughter House Haunted House
3445 Lebanon Pike, Nashville
Open now – November 7, weekends only
Established in 1986, Slaughterhouse is Nashville’s longest running Haunted Attraction. Now in it’s 39th season of Haunting Nashville. In 2014 new Owners Stacey and Ben Dixon of Full Moon Inc. moved the legendary haunt to 3445 Lebanon Pike in Hermitage finding its new home in the old Courtyard Cinema. You will explore the haunt traveling through 5 of the old theaters. The walk through time is about 40 min.
Nashville Nightmare Haunted House
1016 Madison Square, Nashville
Open now – November 13 (select nights)
Experience the world-famous Nashville Nightmare Haunted House, Nashville’s legendary Halloween event.
2026 Attractions
Jason Universe – Survive The Night: Jason Voorhees, the world’s most feared slasher from the Friday the 13th franchise, has stabbed his way through your nightmares for years. This Halloween season, get ready to finally come face-to-face with Jason. He’s coming for you.
Vector Research – Code XIII: Hidden behind reinforced walls and sealed corridors, Vector Research was built to push the limits of science without questions or oversight. Its lead researcher pursued experimental compounds that transformed test subjects into unstable horrors, forcing the laboratory into permanent lockdown. The experiments were never destroyed… They were simply locked inside.
Fairy Tale Hell: Once upon a time… something went horribly wrong. You’ve stumbled into a world behind the veil, a storybook realm cracked down the spine and bleeding through the pages. The grass is dead, the skies don’t make sense, and the creatures here were never meant to rhyme. Reality twists as the rules of the tale unravel. Doors lead nowhere, clocks tick backward, and nursery rhymes curdle into screams. Each step deeper pulls you further from the world you knew – and deeper into the story. Because this tale doesn’t end. It just ends you.
Creature Feature: Step inside an aging theater where the curtains have long since closed, but one loyal usher still roams the aisles. Silent and ever-watchful, they guide every guest to the perfect seat… whether you want it or not. As the lights fade and the reels begin to turn, you’ll realize this performance wasn’t made for the screen.You’re not here to watch the feature. You’re part of it.
Mr. Sweets’ House of Horrors: The sweetest place in town has a terrible secret. Behind the bright colors, sugary treats, and smiling faces lurks Mr. Sweets’, a grinning figure who has been waiting in the shadows far longer than anyone remembers. The scent of candy hangs heavy in the air, but beneath it lies something far more sinister. Those who wander too far inside don’t simply disappear. They become part of Mr. Sweets’ collection.
Beast House
3976 Dickerson Pike, Nashville
Open now – November 13, weekends only
Beast House exposes the dark history hidden within this real, blood-soaked Mansion of one of Nashville’s most notorious figures – Isaac Ketchum, II – who tragically took the lives of his family here in 1899. The history of the property you are stepping foot on is REAL. The Beast House is different, very different – it’s a step back in time within an actual haunted house. You are walking amidst the horrific past and feeling it first-hand – seeing the original burnt-out fireplaces, smelling the must of this 125 year old home and sensing for yourself the one-of-a-kind evil that once-lived within.
Dead Land Haunted Woods
7040 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon
Open now – October 31, weekends only
Established in 2009, we offer a one-of-a-kind experience with 3 terrifying outdoor attractions. Each features an unguided trail in the dark woods with many scare actors along the way. Along with our attractions, we set the mood for Halloween fun with our fresh concessions, warm bonfire, and a fun gift shop, all with a family-friendly atmosphere.
Malice Haunted Attraction
1777 Nix Road, Belfast (Near Lewisburg)
Open now – November 8, weekends only
Malice is an outdoor attraction located just on the outskirts of Lewisburg at the dead end of Nix Road in Belfast, Tennessee. As you enter the woods you will encounter clear paths lined with wood chips and lit trails to keep you on track to each detailed scene. Our scenes have lighting, ambient sounds, and appropriate smells that trick your mind into thinking it’s reality. You won’t find Hollywood-themed characters here. All of our characters are conjured up from the minds of our creative actors that love what they do and will give you the best show possible. Come celebrate our 5th year and let us entertain or scare you. We look forward to seeing you!
*December 12 & 13: Annual toy drive Benefiting Hopetown of Lewisburg, Tennessee, Jason’s Got his Santa hat on. Your toy donation is your ticket into the woods. We spruce up the woods with a bit of Christmas cheer with all your iconic characters from the Grinch to Krampus. Bring a toy $25 value.
Raven’s Hollow Haunted Forest*
563 E Main St, Mt Juliet
October 9 – 31 (select dates)
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, welcome to the most fun you’ll have all October! Along the haunted trail we have several new spectacles, tableaus and effects that are sure to get you in the mood for Halloween! We don’t have jump scares or actors wandering around the forest, but we have plenty of scenes with props and animatronics that will give you a sense of eeriness without having to leave the young ones at home.
Millers Thrillers Haunted House
1431 Carters Creek Pike, Columbia
Now – October 31, weekends only
Millers Thrillers is a very dark and creepy unguided haunted trail. There are multiple attractions such as the Zombie Paintball Hayride (ages 8 and older) where you can shoot zombies, like a real live video game! Hillbilly Hollar, which is an outdoor fright experience. And while waiting in line, you can enjoy the entertainment zone, featuring stage shows and concessions.
Suitable for ages 8+. Not recommended for children under the age of 8.
Rigor Mortis Haunted House
1030 Smithville Hwy, McMinnville
October 22 – November 14 (select nights)
Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods
2133 Joe Brown Road, Spring Hill
Open now – October 31, Fri/Sat only
If you are looking for some haunted fun that doesn’t focus on blood and gore, look at Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods. We work hard at creating exceptional original scenes that will startle you and make you jump. We add different scares every year so there is always something new to see. With an evening full of exciting scare scenes, photo shoot areas to add to your memories, bonfire, and queue line entertainment, Creepy Hollow Woods is your one stop Haunt.
Devil’s Dungeon
510 Davidson St., Nashville
Open now – October 31 (select days)
Slashville Haunts beckons you into the heart of darkness with Devil’s Dungeon, a nightmare unlike anything you’ve ever encountered. For over 25 years, Slashville has haunted the shadowy corners of Middle Tennessee, perfecting the art of terror for decades. Now, a quarter-century later, Devil’s Dungeon has become a twisted legend, a cornerstone of Nashville’s horror scene. This hellish experience drags you into a nightmarish world, where grotesque monsters lurk around every corner, their chilling whispers clawing at your sanity. Enter if you dare—but know this: once you step inside, you might never escape the horrors that await.
