Knoxville Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted Historic Spots

Embark on a bone-chilling journey through Knoxville’s haunted history with Knoxville Ghosts. Discover the dark secrets and terrifying tales that lurk in the shadows of this city’s past.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Craighead-Jackson House - Delve into the intriguing history of the Craighead-Jackson House, a 19th-century relic. Renowned for its enigmatic past and ghostly tales, this historic residence is believed to be home to the spirits of former inhabitants who never truly departed.
  • Blount Mansion - Blount Mansion, the modest yet historic residence of Tennessee’s first governor, echoes with stories of the past. Visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures and hearing mysterious noises, enhancing its haunted reputation.
  • 1102 S Gay St - As you stroll across the Gay Street Bridge, feel the eerie breeze that carries stories of tragic accidents and lost souls. Some claim the spirits of those who met untimely ends here still linger, seeking peace.
  • Bijou Theater - The Bijou Theater, with its magnificent stage and rich history, is not only a cultural landmark but also a center for paranormal activity. Ghostly apparitions and unexplained sounds are said to haunt this historic venue.
  • First Presbyterian Church Historical Graveyard - Walk quietly through the First Presbyterian Church Graveyard, where the city’s oldest graves lie. The spirits of Knoxville’s early settlers are said to roam these grounds, their presence felt by many who pass through.
  • Market Square - Market Square, once a bustling hub of commerce, now hosts a vibrant farmers market, but some say the ghosts of past merchants still linger. Listen closely, and you might hear the echoes of their voices among the market stalls.
What's Included
  • Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Eager to explore Knoxville’s eerie mysteries? Embark on an exciting ghost tour through the city’s most haunted and historic locations! Guided by knowledgeable local experts—Knoxville’s official haunted history specialists—you’ll hear authentic, spine-chilling stories of the city’s dark past and the spirits that remain.

Enjoy nightly, year-round tours that delve into centuries of sinister history. Stroll through haunted streets after dusk, uncovering local legends from notorious witch trials to lesser-known tragedies.

Find out why Knoxville is considered one of America’s most haunted cities! Your expert guide will animate these ghostly tales as you visit famous haunted sites like the Craighead-Jackson House and the Gay Street Bridge. Every step through Knoxville’s historic district is filled with spooky lore—feel the energy beneath your feet as you explore this haunted city!

Location
1000 State St
State Street
All tours meet at 1000 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902, (Craighead Jackson house) next to Blount Mansion. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Polishwomen95
Sep 1, 2024
Definitely Recommend! - Definitely recommend this tour! It was so much fun! Very informative & interesting! We, and our adult children loved it. The right amount of walking and stops. We learned so much about Knoxville!
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Guide14830773924
Aug 19, 2024
She was very knowledgeable - Absolutely loved her !!!! She knew her stuff! Nice walk !!! Learned a lot tonight about Knoxville!!!! Jade hun thank you so much you were great!!
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421asylums
Aug 18, 2024
Amazing! - Alex was a phenomenal tour guide! She knew her stuff and kept us engaged the entire time she was telling us the history of Knoxville's top hot spots. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!
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306caroles
Aug 7, 2024
Great overview of local history and the ghost stories that go with it - Alex was an excellent guide and gave a lot of good historical information as well as the ghost and spirits stories behind them. She answered questions well and her obvious passion for sharing the stories made it a lot of fun. When we were interrupted by a homeless couple who wanted to talk about spirits, Alex was polite and kind but finally moved us on in a professional manner. She provided the extended part of the tour which included UT buildings, and my son and his friend enjoyed hearing that part since they’re starting school at UT. It was a great evening and we all really enjoyed it! One issue of note is that the meeting point’s address and the address provided are not the same. I had to reach out for help in finding where to meet and park. Someone did respond via viator but also Alex called us, and that was helpful. (Alex is not in charge of this.) I’d suggest the address, parking (in a garage by the starting point) and directions for the starting point be updated by the company. Other than that, it was really great and the three of us in our party really enjoyed it, and recommend Alex as a guide.
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Sarai_a
Aug 5, 2024
Fun tour - I love all of it. Was my first ghosts tour and it was interesting. Our guide Alex was funny , friendly and very knowledgeable.
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Russell_w
Aug 3, 2024
Great Tour in DT Knoxville - I recently went on a ghost tour led by Jade, and it was fantastic! Jade was an exceptional guide, sharing intriguing and well-told stories that made the experience memorable. I especially appreciated her effort to ensure we found the correct meet-up location, as the online listing was incorrect. Her proactive communication and passion for the subject matter truly enhanced the tour. Highly recommended!
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Andrewlg5844ou
Jul 26, 2024
Great way to spend an hour - We had an hour to kill before dinner and wanted to do a family activity. Informative and interesting tour. My wife even communicated with a ghost in the cemetery via a flashlight.
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943sandieg
Jul 23, 2024
Derrick is the best! - My daughter and I took the tour with Derrick. He was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and was just awesome in general! My daughter has high functioning autism and has pretty bad social anxiety; by the end of the tour she was talking to him herself! 10/10 recommend!
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Pioneer52257949300
Jul 15, 2024
Alex was the BOMB! 💣 Bombdigity Bombtastic! - Alex did a wonderful job on our tour and gave us a lot of wonderful information. She had a great personality and was very tolerant of our shenanigans! Thank you!
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Jamie_g
Jul 17, 2024
Disappointing - I would like to get a full or at least partial refund. The tour was at most worth about $10 a person. Spent almost $100 to learn about 3 very short stories with very little information. The guide was nice but quiet and could barely hear him. The tour was supposed to last an hour but it ended after about 40 minutes. Pretty disappointed as this was for my husbands birthday.
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