You’ll join a small group on a real cemetery ghost hunt across Chattanooga’s UTC campus and Citizens Cemetery, using actual paranormal gear like meters and an Ovilus X. Expect hands-on moments with your local guide showing you how everything works—and maybe even catching something unexpected on camera as you walk among old gravestones at night.
We were already halfway across the UTC campus when our guide, Marcus, handed me this odd little meter with blinking lights. I’d seen stuff like it on TV but never thought I’d actually be waving one around in the dark, listening for ghosts in Chattanooga. The air felt thick and a bit damp—someone behind me joked it was “perfect haunting weather.” The group was small, mostly locals (at least that’s what their accents told me), and everyone seemed half-nervous, half-excited. I kept catching the scent of grass and something older—maybe moss or just that cemetery earth smell you only notice at night.
Marcus didn’t do the usual spooky stories routine; instead, he showed us how to use all this ghost hunting equipment—Mel meters, laser grids, even something called an Ovilus X that spits out words. I’m not sure if I wanted it to say my name or not. We moved between gravestones in Citizens Cemetery, careful over uneven ground (I nearly tripped twice—boots weren’t my best choice). At one point, someone’s device beeped and everyone froze. For a second it was so quiet you could hear the wind through those old trees and my heart thumping way too loud.
I tried taking a few photos where Marcus said people had caught faces before—nothing weird showed up for me but honestly? Just standing there in the dark with strangers, waiting for something to answer back from the shadows… that was enough. There was this moment where the Ovilus spat out “cold” right as I felt a chill on my neck. Coincidence? Maybe. Still thinking about it days later.
Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old to join this tour.
The cemetery ghost hunt lasts about 1.5 hours in total.
You’ll use professional ghost hunting tools like meters, temperature guns, laser grids, and an Ovilus X.
The tour explores haunted areas on UTC’s campus and Citizens Cemetery in Chattanooga.
No hotel pickup is included; public transportation options are nearby.
This specific cemetery hunt is not recommended for wheelchairs due to uneven surfaces.
If canceled due to poor weather, you can choose another date or get a full refund.
Your evening includes all professional ghost hunting equipment—from Mel meters to laser grid lights—and guidance from a knowledgeable local who’ll show you how to use each tool as you explore both UTC campus and Citizens Cemetery together in search of paranormal activity.


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