Nashville Haunted History Walking Tour

Delve into Nashville's haunted history on this captivating walking tour that intertwines chilling ghost stories with the city’s rich musical heritage. As you traverse haunted landmarks, listen to spine-tingling tales and urban legends that reveal the darker side of Music City. Ideal for Halloween enthusiasts, history buffs, and music lovers, the tour offers exclusive access to lesser-known haunted sites, ensuring a unique experience. Expect personal anecdotes and a small group atmosphere that enhances your exploration of Nashville’s eerie past.
- Discover haunted landmarks and ghostly legends unique to Nashville.
- Enjoy an interactive tour led by expert local guides.
- Capture memorable photos at some of the city’s most haunted locations.
- Perfect for small groups, ensuring a personalized and engaging adventure.

Meeting Point

Church Street Park

600 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

Your guide will be waiting near the old fountain in the center of Church Street Park, wearing a Nashville Adventures shirt and a big smile. Look for the local expert ready to kick off your unforgettable journey through Nashville’s haunted history.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ryman Auditorium

116 Fifth Ave N, , Nashville, 37219-2309, Tennessee

Travelers will gather outside the legendary Ryman Auditorium—Nashville’s "Mother Church of Country Music." Learn the haunted legacy of country music legend Hank Williams, whose spirit is said to roam the building’s backstage halls, still craving the spotlight. You'll hear chilling stories of unexplained sounds

15 minutes

Tennessee State Capitol

600 Charlotte Ave, , Nashville, 37243-9034, Tennessee

Visit the only state capitol where a U.S. president is buried on-site. Guests will hear the eerie story of President James K. Polk, whose ghost may be lingering due to a controversial reburial. Learn how the Capitol's halls have seen politics, power—and possibly poltergeists.

15 minutes

Downtown Presbyterian Church

154 5th Ave N, Nashville, 37219-2316, Tennessee

See the Egyptian Revival architecture of this Civil War-era church that once served as a Union hospital. Your guide will share tragic and true stories of wounded soldiers who died here—and whose spirits some believe never left.

10 minutes

Printer's Alley

Between 3rd Ave N & 4th Ave N, An alley from Union St to Commerce St, Nashville, 37201, Tennessee

Once home to speakeasies and burlesque clubs, Printer’s Alley has a darker past filled with mobsters, musicians, and mysterious murders. We'll explore the alley's ghost lore, including a saxophone-playing spirit heard after midnight.

15 minutes

Riverfront Park

100 1st Ave N, , Nashville, 37201-1904, Tennessee

Step into the eerie beginnings of Nashville at the replica of Fort Nashborough, where the city’s first settlers faced brutal attacks, starvation, and death. Hear stories of hauntings from the original 1780s frontier, including the ghost of Charlotte Robertson, said to roam the grounds searching for her fallen family members. This is where the city began—and where some say it never truly moved on.

15 minutes

Skull's Rainbow Room

222 Printers Aly, Nashville, 37201-1403, Tennessee

Located in the heart of Printer’s Alley, Skull’s Rainbow Room has a glittering past filled with jazz, burlesque, and booze—but also a darker history. Guests will hear the chilling story of David “Skull” Schulman, the beloved owner who was murdered on-site in 1998 and is said to still watch over his bar. Lights flicker, glasses clink with no hands nearby, and some say Skull never really left.

10 minutes

St Mary's of the Seven Sorrow Catholic Church

330 5th Ave N, Corner of Charlotte & 5th Avenues, Nashville, 37219-1604, Tennessee

Nashville’s oldest surviving Catholic church holds more than just spiritual history—it’s said to be watched over by something more ghostly than divine. Travelers will hear about the funerals of Civil War soldiers, unexplained shadows seen during Mass, and how the “sorrows” of this place might echo louder than we think. Gothic architecture and gothic tales await.

10 minutes