Somewhere between the first pumpkin spice latte and the first porch full of jack-o’-lanterns, Tennessee transforms into a Halloween destination, with Nashville at the heart of it. As fall settles in, cooler nights, fog machines, and plenty of opinions about which haunt is worth the drive. We’ve rounded up the best haunted houses, trails, and ghost tours across Tennessee, including where they are, when they run, and what makes each one worth adding to your fall plans.
Bloody Acres Haunted Woods
When: Now – Late October, plus Sunday nights in October
Where: 318 Big Station Camp Blvd, Gallatin, TN
Set deep in the Gallatin woods, Bloody Acres Haunted Woods takes guests through 23 distinct zones filled with revamped scare rooms and unexpected encounters along the trail. The haunt opens earlier than many Middle Tennessee attractions, making it an easy first stop for the season. General admission is $20, or $30 for a skip-the-line pass, and the gate is cash only. Concessions and souvenirs are available along the way, giving guests a chance to warm up before heading back into the woods.
Nashville Nightmare
When: Now – November 13, 2026
Where: 1016 Madison Square, Madison, TN
Nashville Nightmare brings a new lineup of scares to the season, led by the officially licensed “Jason Universe: Survive the Night” walkthrough. Three new attractions join the lineup: Vector Research XIII, a mad-science lab; a twisted fairy-tale maze; and a haunted movie theater where the usher has other plans for your night. New for 2026, the limited VIP Experience puts your group in control of Jason’s next move, complete with cameras, four control buttons, and a collectible Director’s Cut patch. VIP spots are limited each night, so booking ahead is recommended. Guests 15 and younger must also have an adult chaperone on-site.
Dead Land Haunted Woods
When: September 18 – October 31, 2026
Where: 7040 Murfreesboro Rd, Lebanon, TN
A night at Dead Land goes beyond the typical haunted trail, combining two outdoor experiences with an escape game and a bonfire in the woods. “Where the Roots Remember” brings a supernatural twist to the forest with witches and haunted souls, while “The Portal” puts a darker spin on familiar fairy tales. For an upgraded experience, the private Party Area includes a bonfire clearing, s’mores, hot dogs, and characters exclusive to VIP guests. Last tickets are sold at 11 PM, with the trails staying open until everyone has made it through.
Beast House
When: September 19, 26 & October 2 – November 13, 2026
Where: 3976 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN
Step inside a real 1899 Nashville mansion for a haunted experience unlike a typical warehouse attraction. Beast House and X-treme CHAOS take guests through the home’s surviving wing, where local legend surrounding Isaac Ketchum II adds another layer to the experience. Admission also includes the Monster Selfie Museum and a Jack-o’-Lantern light show. For an extra adrenaline rush, the optional Beast Jump lets brave guests free-fall from the roof without a harness. If you’re planning to visit in October, expect lines to pick up as Halloween approaches.
Devil’s Dungeon
When: September 25 – October 31, 2026
Where: 510 Davidson St, Nashville, TN
As Middle Tennessee’s longest-running haunted house, Devil’s Dungeon has been delivering scares for decades across more than 20,000 square feet. Guests can expect clowns, werewolves, vortex tunnels, air-cannon blasts, and plenty of surprises throughout the indoor attraction. The no-touch experience is fully wheelchair accessible and recommended for ages 13 and up, making it a convenient option for groups who prefer an indoor haunt without stairs or uneven trails. Tickets are available online starting in mid-September.
Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods
When: September 25–26 and October 2–31, 2026
Where: 2133 Joe Brown Rd, Spring Hill, TN
Creepy Hollow takes a more imaginative approach to Halloween scares, focusing on creative scenes and eerie encounters rather than heavy gore. Its two attractions, Trails of Terror and Halls of Horror, lead guests past an abandoned school bus, a foggy cemetery, and a fortune teller whose predictions may feel a little too accurate. While waiting for your group number, guests can gather around the bonfire, grab concessions, or take photos. Tickets are available at the door for cash or credit; they don’t sell online.
Miller’s Thrillers Haunted Woods
When: September 26 – October 2, 2026
Where: 1431 Carters Creek Pike, Columbia, TN
Miller’s Thrillers brings a different kind of Halloween experience to the woods with Zombie Hayride Reloaded, where guests ride through an infected forest while taking aim at zombies along the route. The backwoods horror of Hillbilly Hollar adds a second attraction, while the Entertainment Zone keeps the night going with stilt walkers, fire performers, a zombie drumline, and a laser light show. The hayride is recommended for ages 8 and up, while Hillbilly Hollar is for ages 10 and up. If you’re planning a visit, purchase tickets online ahead of time, as wait times at the gate can reach an hour on busy nights.
Halloween Hollow Haunted House
When: September 26 – November 1, 2026
Where: 14400 Old Baxter Rd, Silver Point, TN
Spanning more than 200 acres between Nashville and Cookeville, Halloween Hollow offers a full evening of Halloween experiences rather than a single haunted house. Four attractions, including a nuclear-meltdown scare zone inspired by Chornobyl and a corn maze built around original “Hollow lore,” are joined by two midways and a dedicated Fear Zone. Between attractions, guests can visit the resident fortune teller, take on a family-friendly corn maze, or relax around the firepits with kettle corn and hot cider. With daytime activities for families and more intense scares after dark, there’s plenty to keep groups busy throughout the evening.
Slaughter House Nashville
When: September 26 – November 7, 2026
Where: 3445 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN
Now in its 40th season, Slaughter House Nashville is the city’s longest-running haunted attraction, staged inside a converted 24,000-square-foot former movie theater. The 35–40 minute walkthrough takes groups through five separate theaters, each with its own theme, while groups are capped at six guests for a more contained experience. To make it a full night, you can add a classic movie at the on-site Full Moon Cineplex or bundle dinner with your ticket. The attraction is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Ghost Tours & Historic Haunts
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage – Ghost Tours
When: September 17 – November 7, 2026
Where: 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, TN
For a more atmospheric take on Halloween, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage invites guests onto lantern-lit ghost tours through the mansion, grounds, and family cemetery. The experience blends real history surrounding death, mourning, and Regency-era superstition with stories of the supernatural. Tickets are $55 for members and $60 for non-members, with each tour capped at 42 guests. Tours take place rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable, so booking ahead is recommended. The season also includes several special events:
- Hauntings at The Hermitage (October 10, 2026) — Family-friendly pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating kick off the evening, followed by haunted hayrides and bigger scares after dark, plus a one-night living history performance of Mary Shelley.
- POEtry: An Edgar Allan Poe Living History Event (October 15, 2026) — A living-history performance exploring the life behind The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart, available as an add-on to a Ghost Tour ticket.
- Sleepy Hollow at The Hermitage (October 24, 2026) — An immersive one-man theatrical retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow set across the historic grounds.
Nightly Spirits – Ghost Tours & Pub Crawls
When: Nightly, year-round with extended fall availability
Where: Locations vary by tour, downtown Nashville
If you’d rather explore Music City’s dark side on foot than walk through a haunted trail, Nashville’s ghost tour scene has options for every kind of night out. Nashville Ghosts’ walking tours dig into the city’s haunted honky-tonks and darker music-industry history, while their Boos and Booze Pub Crawl pairs those same stories with a drink in hand along Broadway. Nightly Spirits, a two-time USA Today #1 pick, runs its own Haunted Booze and Boos Tour plus a family-friendly all-ages Ghost Walk, and can also set up private tours for groups, birthdays, or corporate events with about a month’s notice. Both are solid picks if you want Nashville’s haunted history without committing to an actual haunted house.
With haunted houses and ghost tours spread across town, there’s plenty to fill a fall weekend. Make a weekend of it at a GoodNight Stay home and save 15% on select stays with code TNFALL15. Book by September 27, 2026, for reservations between now through September 30, 2026. Stay a little longer, fit more into your itinerary, and make the most of the Halloween season in Tennessee!
