HauntBound · Most Haunted Tennessee · This October

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

  1. Bell Witch Farm and Cave Adams · Museum / Historical Site

    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
  2. Ghost City Tours — Chattanooga Chattanooga · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Cursed in Chattanooga Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  3. Ghost City Tours — Chattanooga Chattanooga · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Ghosts of Chattanooga Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  4. Ghost City Tours — Franklin Franklin · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Ghosts of Franklin Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  5. Ghost City Tours — Franklin Franklin · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The What Waits in the Dark Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  6. Ghost City Tours — Gatlinburg Gatlinburg · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Ghosts of Gatlinburg Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  7. Ghost City Tours — Gatlinburg Gatlinburg · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Grave Intentions Ghost Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  8. Ghost City Tours — Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Ghosts of Nashville Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  9. Ghost City Tours — Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Murder in Music City Ghost Tour · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 16+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  10. Historic Ramsey House Knoxville · Haunted House / Historic Home

    Spirits Within Paranormal Tour · Oct 23, Oct 24

    Booking now· through Oct 23· verified September 2026
  11. Lotz House Civil War Museum Franklin · Museum / Historical Site

    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
  12. McGavock Confederate Cemetery at Carnton Franklin · Cemetery / Burial Ground

    Carnton Mansion & Grounds Tour (Battle of Franklin Trust) · Year-round

    Daily (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm)

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  13. Nightly Spirits Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    Nashville Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walk · Year-round

    Year-round · All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  14. Oaklands Mansion (Oaklands Historic House Museum) Murfreesboro · Haunted House / Historic Home

    Flashlight Night Haunted Tour · Oct 16

    Check for dates· verified September 2026
  15. Rippavilla Plantation Spring Hill · Haunted House / Historic Home

    Historic Plantation Tour · Year-round

    All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  16. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Nashville · Haunted Dining / Bar

    Nashville haunted bar crawl stop · Year-round

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  17. US Ghost Adventures Knoxville Knoxville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tour · Year-round

    Nightly, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  18. US Ghost Adventures Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    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

  1. Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary #3 in the Tennessee index Petros · Prison / Reformatory

    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
  2. Bell Witch Cave Adams · Outdoor / Natural Site

    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
  3. Mabry-Hazen House Knoxville · Haunted House / Historic Home

    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
  4. Thomas House Hotel Red Boiling Springs · Haunted Hotel / Inn

    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

  1. Ghost City Tours — Franklin Franklin · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Franklin Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  2. Ghost City Tours — Gatlinburg Gatlinburg · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Gatlinburg Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  3. Ghost City Tours — Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    The Nashville Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round

    Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  4. Nightly Spirits Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    Nashville Haunted Booze and Boos Tour® · Year-round

    Thursday-Sunday, year-round · 21+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  5. Nightly Spirits Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    Nashville Nightmares and Nightcaps · Year-round

    Year-round · 18+

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  6. US Ghost Adventures Nashville Nashville · Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

    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

  1. Historic Scott County Jail Huntsville · Prison / Reformatory

    Daytime Jail Museum Tour · Year-round

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  2. Lotz House Civil War Museum Franklin · Museum / Historical Site

    Lotz House Museum Self-Guided Tour · Year-round

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  3. McGavock Confederate Cemetery at Carnton Franklin · Cemetery / Burial Ground

    McGavock Confederate Cemetery Walk · Year-round

    Year-round· verified September 2026
  4. Old Jonesborough Cemetery Jonesborough · Cemetery / Burial Ground

    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.