Autumn is the time to indulge in your favorite eerie elements of the spooky season, from creepy crawly haunted houses to dressing up on the weekends for Halloween parties galore. In Tennessee, you're bound to find a heap of scary fun opportunities, but the state's deep history also lends itself to a few naturally haunted places as well. We scoured the state for seven of the most terrifyingly haunted places from end to end, and we have a feeling you're going to like a few of them. Halloween bucket list, anyone? These are most definitely the most haunted places in Tennessee!
If you'd like to follow this creepy road trip through Tennessee for yourself, we have the map for you right here!
Sensabaugh Tunnel
You can find the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Kingsport, Tennessee, just outside of the city of Bristol. The eerie tunnel has spawned spades of urban legends for the past century, and many believe that if you drive through the tunnel itself you'll be left with a creepy, eerie feeling. Murders have supposedly occurred in the area, and demonic rituals have been tied to the tunnel as well.
Wheatlands Plantation - Sevierville
Wheatlands Plantation is one of the least well-known spots on our list, but that doesn't make it any less haunted. With over 50 former slaves buried on the property and a history of bloodshed and local heartache, the plantation is said to sit on an eerie history unlike any other plantation in eastern Tennessee.
Bijou Theatre - Knoxville
The Bijou Theatre can be found in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is actually one of the oldest buildings in the city. It originally operated as a hotel after its construction in 1817. During its long tenure in the city, the building has been everything from a Civil War Hospital to a brothel. Many people have walked through its doors, and quite a few never made it out alive. General William P. Sanders is even buried at the entrance of the theater!
Cragfont - Castalion Springs
Cragfont was built in 1785 and was utilized as the center of a highly successful tobacco plantation. Unfortunately, over 100 men, women, and children were enslaved on the property. Visitors have stated that former slaves have been spotted on the property, and candles have been lit in the windows long after everyone has left. Furniture has also been said to move.
Tennessee State Prison - Nashville
The Tennessee State Prison is located in West Nashville, Tennessee, and is known as the former home of "Old Sparky," the state's electric chair. The maximum-security prison has been abandoned since 1992, but the building has been haunted by former prisoners for years. Screams, the sound of chains, and ghostly footsteps have been reported on the property.
Bell Witch Cave - Adams
The Bell Witch Cave can be found in Adams, Tennessee, right outside of the city of Nashville. The Bell family was haunted by a poltergeist in the early 1800s, and John Bell even lost his life to the ghastly ghoul. Nowadays, you can visit the Bell farm to learn more about the story and tour the haunted property.
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
This natural area may be a bit of a surprise for readers, but the beautiful expanse of hiking trails and picnic spaces has been said to be haunted by the "Pigman," a man who was disfigured during his time working at a local explosive plant through the second world war. He now is said to haunt the area and seek new victims when evening approaches.
What a solid list of the most haunted places in Tennessee! Will you be taking an eerie road trip for yourself sometime soon? There's nothing better than the spookiest season in the Volunteer State, and you can't go wrong with any of these options.
If you’re looking for more fun in Tennessee, you can find it on the Harpeth River!
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