Haunted TN
Tennessee is home to one of America's most famous ghost stories, the Bell Witch, along with haunted theaters and hotels in its big cities.
Cave Adams, TN
The Bell Witch legend tells of a spirit that tormented the Bell family farm from about 1817 to 1821, and it remains one of the most famous haunting tales in the U.S. Visitors to the cave on the former Bell land report voices and an uneasy feeling.
Visiting: Offers seasonal cave and cabin tours; check current hours before visiting.
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Historic theater Memphis, TN
The current Orpheum opened in 1928 after a fire destroyed an earlier theater on the site. Performers and staff report a young girl in a white dress they call Mary, said to favor a certain seat in the balcony.
Visiting: Working theater presenting Broadway shows and concerts.Official site →
Historic hotel Chattanooga, TN
The current Read House building opened in 1926 on a site with a hotel tradition going back to the 1800s. Room 311 is known for a legend of a woman said to dislike male guests and for reports of running water and strange sounds.
Visiting: Operating hotel in downtown Chattanooga.Official site →
Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.
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