These Caves Near Nashville Are Like Entering Another World

We aren't called ol' Rocky Top for nothin'. We have the largest underground lake in the United States, as well as the largest number of caves in the state, PLUS the largest cave room. Needless to say, Tennessee is doing pretty dang good on the cave front. If you live in Nashville, we've put together a quick list of caves near Nashville that are within driving distance, just for you. Grab your bestie and plan a day trip - the time has come.

1. Bell Witch Cave - Adams

This is one ghost story you won't want to miss...it deals with a jealous poltergeist and a couple of murders. Don't lose your head now...

Known as one of the most haunted places in the United States, the Bell Witch Cave is roughly half an hour from the city proper. You can go on a tour, indulge in a horror story, and head home when you have a couple of goosebumps to show for it.

2. Cumberland Caverns - McMinnville

Known as a "show cave," Cumberland Caverns is about eighty-five miles away from Music City. Quite a few schools plan educational field trips out to the site, so you may run into a scholar or two.

As the second-longest cave in Tennessee, Cumberland Caverns is so massive it actually makes the list for the entire WORLD. Yep. You heard it here first guys — Cumberland Caverns is epic. And only an hour and a half away.

3. Dunbar Cave State Park - Clarksville

Boasting 110 acres, Dunbar Cave used to be a party place for your grandparents back in the day but has since been turned into a state reserve.

The cave is not currently accessible in all its eight-mile-deep glory, but it joins Cumberland Caverns as one of the longest caves in the world. Do you hear that? Two. Tennessee has TWO.

Have you visited any of these caves near Nashville? What was your experience? Feel free to share your thoughts. The next time you're looking for "caves near me," we hope this list comes in handy!

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