This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In Tennessee
Sometimes, a haunted road trip is just what the doctor ordered. We found some of the most haunted places in Tennessee, and you’re bound to want to get in your car immediately to go from one to the other. These stories are scary, and the places you’ll be visiting are even more terrifying.
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Are you brave enough to explore these scary places in Tennessee? Who knows, you may even see an apparition or two.
We're gonna start out here in Memphis, to give West Tennessee a bit of love. This iconic mansion is home to one of the most famous ghosts in Tennessee. Graceland is said to be haunted by Elvis, forever walking about the house that he simply can't bear to leave. He loves it in death as much as he did in life, we guess. Address: Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN, 38116.
Loretta Lynn made the area famous with her love of the supernatural. The neat plantation house has seen many Civil War soldiers walking the property, and has even been featured on the Travel Channel for its supernatural activity. Address: 44 Hurricane Mills Road, Hurricane Mills, TN, 37078.
Of all the Tennessee ghost stories, Carnton Plantation has got to have the creepiest tales. The largest Confederate graveyard in the south is located on the property, and folks say that they see soldiers walking the fields. There's said to be a young servant who still sweeps the kitchen, and the stately ghost of one of the four generals that lost their liives on the property. Address: 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064.
There's a place on the battlefield that is known as "The Bloody Pen," a place where a stand was solidly taken and many lives were tragically lost. The soldiers are said to wander the battlefield, forgetting that their lives ended so many lifetimes ago. Address: 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129.
This was the site of one of the most horrific hauntings in history. Even Andrew Jackson was said to swear off the place, where John Bell was said to be murdered by a poltergeist and the family suffered at the hands of the supernatural for years. You can tour the cave even now, though - if you're so inclined. Address: 430 Keysburg Road, Adams, TN, 37010.
We’re extremely creeped out..and you’re sure to be too. Have you seen any ghosts in Tennessee? Which of the most haunted places in Tennessee would you add to the list?
What is the most famous ghost story from Tennessee?
There are many Tennessee ghost stories, but the most famous takes place at an equally famous location — The Tennessee State Prison. This building was featured in the movies The Green Mile and Ernest Goes To Jail. It’s also where Johnny Cash played a concert in 1968. The most macabre thing people know about this jail, however, is Old Sparky the electric chair. It’s rumored that the spirits of former death row inmates haunt the prison to this day. It’s not uncommon to hear phantom voices, moans, and footsteps.
What is the most haunted town in Tennessee?
Franklin, Tennessee is considered the most haunted town in the state. The Carnton Plantation is just one of the spooky spots in this charming city. The historic Lotz House is often featured in ghost hunting television shows, and Old City Hall has seen its fair share of bone-chilling incidents. Third Avenue is thought to be the most haunted street in the city. You can even take a walking ghost tour through the street and hear all about Franklin’s paranormal activity.
What is the creepiest abandoned place in Tennessee?
The creepiest abandoned place in Tennessee is the Higdon Hotel in Reliance, Tennessee. This once grand resort is now a dilapidated old building. The structure was built in 1878, but it has been left abandoned since the ‘70s.
Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
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