Nashville: Haunted Night Walking Tour & Ghost Stories

Summary

Walk Nashville’s haunted streets hear ghost tales from locals

You’ll walk Nashville’s shadowy streets with a local guide who knows every chilling legend—from Civil War spirits at the Capitol to tales inside Ryman Auditorium and a haunted pub near Union Station Hotel. Expect laughter, goosebumps, and maybe even a shiver as you listen for echoes in the dark. It’s not just stories—it’s how Nashville feels after sundown.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the Tennessee State Capitol to feel so eerie after dark — it’s just a building in daylight, but at night, even the air seemed heavier. Our guide, Marcus, had this way of pausing just long enough before each story that I found myself glancing over my shoulder more than once. He started us off with Civil War tales right there on the steps, and I swear I caught a whiff of old tobacco smoke even though no one was smoking. Maybe it was just my imagination running wild already.

We wandered down quiet streets where the city lights got softer and the stories got stranger. Marcus pointed out spots where people say they’ve seen shadows move or heard footsteps when nobody was there. At one old church site, he told us about Bishop Miles — I tried repeating his name quietly (just to see if anything happened), but nothing did except Li laughing at my Southern accent attempt. The group felt like a mix of skeptics and believers, which made it less awkward to admit when you got goosebumps for no real reason.

The Ryman Auditorium looked different at night — almost like it was holding its breath. That’s where we heard about Thomas Ryman’s ghost, and honestly, I still think about that story sometimes when I hear country music back home. We ended up in this haunted pub that used to be part of Union Station Hotel; the floorboards creaked under our feet and someone spilled their drink because they jumped at a sudden noise (turned out to be nothing). The tour wrapped up without any dramatic ghost sightings, but walking those blocks with Marcus and hearing Nashville’s haunted history up close — it sticks with you in ways you don’t expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Nashville's haunted history

• Start at Tennessee State Capitol
• Discuss legend of Bishop Miles
• Visit original haunted church
• Hear ghost story of Thomas Ryman
• Explore haunted pub at Union Station Hotel

Top questions

How long is the Ghosts of Nashville night-time walking tour?

The tour covers 7–8 haunted locations around downtown Nashville in one evening.

Does the tour include entry into Ryman Auditorium?

No, stories are shared outside the Ryman Auditorium during the walk.

Is this ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this walking tour are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed on this Nashville ghost tour?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and infants or small children can use prams or strollers.

Where does the Ghosts of Nashville tour start?

The tour begins at the Tennessee State Capitol steps.

Is transportation included in this haunted walking tour?

No transportation is provided; public transport options are nearby if needed.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walking tour through downtown Nashville led by a local storyteller, all fees and taxes covered, plus plenty of spooky legends—no extra costs or tickets needed along the way.