Chattanooga Haunted History Walking Tour: Ghost Stories

Hear the spirits of Chattanooga without stepping inside a single building

Murder & Mayhem is a walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga led by a professional local guide who stops at the city's most haunted historical locations and tells the stories of the spirits said to linger there. The tour runs about 95 minutes, covers several stops with photo opportunities from outside each location, and operates in all weather. Children from age 3 are welcome when accompanied by an adult; the route is wheelchair accessible, though guests using chairs can meet the guide at the first stop to skip an initial hill.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted history walking tour in Chattanooga

• Meet local professional guide
• Walk to haunted downtown locations
• Hear ghost stories at each stop
• Take photos from outside locations
• Complete 95-minute walking tour

The Experience

The tour starts with Chattanooga's original and only award-winning ghost tour company, which rebuilt this route to pack in more stories and cut down the walking. You'll move through downtown stopping at several of the city's best haunted sites, each one a setup for the guide's account of the spirits and the history tangled up in the place. The stories are what carry the tour — the guide points out the locations from outside and describes what happened there, leaving the ghost photos to you and your camera from the street or the sidewalk.

Ninety-five minutes means the pace stays steady without dragging, and the route is built for people who want the chills without a full-day commitment. You won't enter any buildings, so the tour works in rain or cold, and you can dress for the weather instead of worrying about indoor climate. The guide is a professional who knows Chattanooga's haunted history and speaks English; the company has won national awards for this particular route, which tells you something about how the stories land.

Wheelchair accessibility is built in — all surfaces are accessible, and if you're using a chair, you can call ahead and meet the group at the first stop to avoid a hill at the beginning. Children from age 3 can come along as long as an adult stays with them, and infants can ride in a stroller. Service animals are welcome. The tour runs no matter the weather, so pick clothes that work for the season and the time of day you book.

What’s included

Local professional guide; all taxes, fees and handling charges

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Chattanooga Ghost Tours, Inc

Is this one for you?Small groups work best here — the minimum is two people, and the tour stays intimate enough that the guide's stories land without a crowd. If you want Chattanooga's ghost history without committing to a full day or entering buildings, this 95-minute route is built for you.

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Top questions

What kinds of stories does the guide tell on the Murder & Mayhem tour?

The guide covers Chattanooga's most haunted locations and the historical events and spirits connected to them — the stories are what the tour is built around, told by someone who knows the city's ghost history and has won national recognition for it. You'll hear about the spirits said to linger at each stop.

Do we go inside any of the haunted buildings on this tour?

No, the tour does not enter any buildings. The guide points out each haunted location from outside and tells the story from the street or sidewalk, so you get the history and the photo opportunities without stepping through a door.

How long does the Murder & Mayhem tour take?

The tour runs about 95 minutes from start to finish, with several stops at different haunted locations around downtown Chattanooga.

Is this tour accessible for someone using a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible. If you prefer to avoid a hill at the beginning, you can call ahead and meet the guide at the first stop instead of starting with the group.

Can children come on this ghost tour?

Children from age 3 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, and the guide will keep the stories engaging without being too intense for younger listeners.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Dress for the weather and the time of day — the tour operates in all conditions, so rain or cold won't cancel it. Bring a camera if you want to capture photos at the haunted locations, and wear comfortable walking shoes since you'll be moving between several stops downtown.