Haunted places really get us. The eerie edge of them, the fun rush of adrenaline we get when we’re spooked. Whether or not you’re a fan of the ghastly ghouls of Halloween or the PG-13 rated thrillers that stun theaters to silence, these haunted places in Tennessee are sure to give you the thrill of your life. From the safety of your computer screen, of course. Check them out!

10. You may want to take a friend on this haunted hike.
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A haunted hike is one that will stick with you for a long time, wondering who or what is behind that tree, who lost their life in the woods and why in the world you've managed to stumble across this strange bit of southern land. Click through to check it out!
9. Take a haunted road trip that will scare your socks off.
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Some of the creepiest places in Tennessee are on this road trip, a weekend adventure that will take you across the state and towards the eerie haunted places of your nightmares, we couldn't recommend this trip highly enough.
8. This is a battlefield that has QUITE the history to it.
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The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has a deep history to it, one that will chill your bones and seep into your dreams. Take a visit, read about the heartache and horror that drench the long since quiet battlefield.
7. Have you ever camped out with a ghost ?
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Camping amongst the spirits may sound like only something you can do in a cemetery, but did you know that Cades Cove is also known for its haunts? Bet you didn't.
6. Cemeteries are supposed to be haunted - this one takes the cake.
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The Pegram Family Cemetery has a heartbreaking story to it, one that resonates across the years and keeps this small town spot full of mystery and legend. Do you know the whole story?
5. Curious about the Tennessee serial killer history forgot?
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You've heard of Ted Bundy, but what about Jonathan Lexer? One of the most wicked political coverups in Tennessee history took place in Talbott - with more than thirty lives lost to the horrors of it.
4. Explore these (fairly) unknown haunted Tennessee historic sites.
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Did you know that the capital is haunted? Or Graceland? Maybe, maybe not - but we scoured Tennessee history books and found a couple of places that will shock you with their hidden horrors.
3. This cave gives us the heebie-jeebies.
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The Bell Witch Cave has been considered one of the most haunted places in Tennessee for years, a horror story that garnered the attention of President Andrew Jackson and continues to attract tourists today.
2. Have you ever heard of the Tennessee body farm?
UT Knoxville Archives
The Body Farm in Knoxville is used for academic purposes, but the sights and sounds of this forgotten east Tennessee field give us the heebie-jeebies.
1. Looking to spot a ghost?
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The best places to spot a ghost are scattered across Tennessee, but we feel like this photograph of Rotherwood Mansion may host a couple of spirits and haunts.

This is the kind of story you never forget. Chill out a little bit on the best road trips in Tennessee; it just may calm that fast heartbeat.

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