Chattanooga: Cemetery Ghost Hunt with Paranormal Gear

Chattanooga night ghost hunt explores UTC campus & old cemeteries with real paranormal tools

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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ghost hunt at UTC and cemeteries

• Explore haunted UTC campus spots
• Investigate Citizens Cemetery haunted areas

The experience

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.

What’s included

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.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 21:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Chattanooga Ghost Tours, Inc

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is there an age requirement for the Chattanooga cemetery ghost hunt?

Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old to join this tour.

How long does the ghost hunt last?

The cemetery ghost hunt lasts about 1.5 hours in total.

What equipment is provided during the tour?

You’ll use professional ghost hunting tools like meters, temperature guns, laser grids, and an Ovilus X.

Where does the tour take place?

The tour explores haunted areas on UTC’s campus and Citizens Cemetery in Chattanooga.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included. Public transportation options are nearby.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

This specific cemetery hunt is not recommended for wheelchairs due to uneven surfaces.

What happens if there is bad weather?

If canceled due to poor weather, you can choose another date or get a full refund.