What's on this October in Tennessee
32 haunted experiences with dates covering October 2026, grouped by type and ordered by how well their venues are documented. As of September 2026.
Tours
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Bell Witch Cave Tour · May 1 to Nov 30
Seasonal, generally May through October
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: May 1 to Nov 30 -
The Cursed in Chattanooga Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Ghosts of Chattanooga Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Ghosts of Franklin Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The What Waits in the Dark Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Ghosts of Gatlinburg Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Grave Intentions Ghost Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Ghosts of Nashville Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Murder in Music City Ghost Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Spirits Within Paranormal Tour · Oct 23, Oct 24
Booking now· through Oct 23· verified September 2026 -
Saturday Evening Ghost Tour · Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 30, Oct 31
Booking now· through Oct 23· verified September 2026 -
Carnton Mansion & Grounds Tour (Battle of Franklin Trust) · Year-round
Daily (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm)
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Nashville Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walk · Year-round
Year-round · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Flashlight Night Haunted Tour · Oct 16
Check for dates· · verified September 2026 -
Historic Plantation Tour · Year-round
All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Nashville haunted bar crawl stop · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tour · Year-round
Nightly, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Nightmare Notes & Hauntings of Music City Nashville Ghost Tour · Year-round
Nightly, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Ghost hunts and investigations
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Public Overnight Paranormal Investigation · Year-round
Year-round, 7 days a week · $150/person (8-12 people minimum) · 18+ (16-17 with parent/guardian)
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Public Monthly Paranormal Investigation · April 1 to Nov 30
Monthly, April through November · Check Black Wolf Paranormal Facebook for current ticket pricing
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: April 1 to Nov 30 -
A Victorian Seance Experience · Oct 28 to Nov 1
10+
Booking now· for Oct 28 to Nov 1· verified September 2026Seasonal: Oct 28 to Nov 1 -
Ghost Hunt Weekends: Thomas House · Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 9, Oct 10
Monthly event schedule; check site for availability · 16+ with an adult at all times; 18+ is adult age.
Check for dates· · verified September 2026
Pub crawls
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The Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Gatlinburg Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Nashville Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Nashville Haunted Booze and Boos Tour® · Year-round
Thursday-Sunday, year-round · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Nashville Nightmares and Nightcaps · Year-round
Year-round · 18+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Nashville Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round
Nightly, year-round, starting at 7PM or 7:30PM · $29 · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Events and attractions
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Daytime Jail Museum Tour · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Lotz House Museum Self-Guided Tour · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
McGavock Confederate Cemetery Walk · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
A Spot on the Hill — October Theatrical Event · Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 22, Oct 23
Booking now· through Oct 23· verified September 2026
Entries are ordered by documentation rank within each type, never by commission. Availability is reported as the operator states it; we never invent a date the operator hasn't given.