Today, there are more than 4,200 commercial and charity-run haunted house attractions in the United States, however it was not until the opening of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion in 1969 that anyone thought of them becoming a for-profit venture. Now they are part of the Halloween industry that is expected to produce $13.5 billion in 2026.
Here are 13 haunted attractions in Middle Tennessee that are sure to give a rousing Halloween fright. They are all open through the end of October and some into early November.
September 26, October 3, 9,10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31
Miller’s Thrillers
1431 Carter’s Creek Pike
Columbia, Tennessee
https://www.millersthrillers.net/
A longtime favorite, it offers haunted woods, zombie hunting hayrides, game area and a bonfire. Tickets start at $15. Hours are 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., with extended hours of 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on October 17, 24 and 31.
Experience the new outdoor Hillbilly Hollar where ghosts from old mining days wander the haunted woods. Not for those under ten or the faint of heart.
September 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, October 2-4, 7-12, 14-18, 21-25 and 27-31, November 1, 7, 8 and 13
Nashville Nightmare
1016 Madison Square
Madison, Tennessee
https://nashvillenightmare.com/
One of the top five haunted houses in the United States. It offers multiple experiences and two hidden bars for those over 21. Activities include the Jason Universe, Vector Research XIII, Fairytale Hell, Creature Feature, and House of Horrors. There are also min escape games and a Zombie Apocalypse Training Facility. Tickets start at $19.99.
Fridays and Saturdays through October 31
Bloody Acres Haunted Woods
318 Big Station Camp Boulevard
Gallatin, Tennessee
https://www.facebook.com/BloodyAcresHauntedWoods/
Seventeen acres of horror with 23 different scenes with multiple scare zones in most rooms, to make your nightmares become reality. Real Woods, Real Terror!
They get up close and personal. Tickets start at $20. Cash only.
October 16-19 and October 23-25
Tunnel of Terror at Camel Express Car Wash
379 Rockland Road
Hendersonville, Tennessee
https://www.facebook.com/thecamelexpress/
An intense experience in a confined space with strobes, creepy noises, live actors and more. Tickets are $25 per car. Event from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday night, 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sundays.
September 26, October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31, November 1, 6 and 7
Slaughterhouse
3455 Lebanon Pike
Hermitage, Tennessee
http://www.fullmoonslaughterhouse.com/
Established in 1986, this is the longest running horror experience in Middle Tennessee celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It is housed in an old theater complex. Tickets start at $ 35. Times vary by day, see website for times.
Every Friday and Saturday, September 18 through October 31
Deadland Haunted Woods
7040 Murfreesboro Road
Lebanon, Tennessee
Multiple attractions at one location, it features two haunted trails, an escape room, concessions, food truck, a gift shop and a roaring bonfire for those brave enough to enter. Tickets start at $22 with a pass to do the two haunted trails at $40. VIP options available. Open from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays through October 24, and October 26-31
Raven’s Hollow Haunted Woods
Circle P Ranch
563 East Main Street
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
https://ravenshollownashville.com/
Animatronic tableaus sure to haunt created by Nashville artist Tim Davis and DaVinci Works. This attraction does not feature jump scares, it is instead gothic and atmospheric. Adults are $18 and children ages 3 through 5 are $8. Hours are 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
September 26, October 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, November 1, 7 and 13
Beast House
3976 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, Tennessee
A money back guarantee to be frightened horror attraction. The Beast House is located in what is left standing of the original Isaac Kechem Mansion of the late 1890’s. He brutally murdered his family then committed suicide in 1899. Visitors roam the original hallways and rooms where Kechem lived and killed, experiencing a piece of Nashville history with an unmatched story of murder and betrayal.
Added in 2025, a second house called Chaos and other experiences. Tickets start at $29.99 per person. Hours vary by day, check the calendar on their website for times.
September 26 and 27, October 2-3, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, November 1, 7 and 13
Devil’s Dungeon
510 Davidson Street
Nashville, Tennessee
Devil’s Dungeon has been a Halloween attraction since 2000. It has become a Nashville staple bringing immersive entertainment blending technology and actors. Tickets start at $44.95.
Beginning October 10, Friday and Saturday nights through November 1
Twisted Nightmares Haunted House
3908 U.S. 41
Pelham, Tennessee
Here guests will face their most terrifying nightmares at the location of the old Valley Home School. Located in the foothills of Southeast Tennessee is the small community of Pelham Valley in which the Valley Home School existed.
A fundraiser for the Pelham Valley Fire and Rescue, tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. Hours are 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Beginning September 25, Fridays and Saturdays through October 31
Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods
2311 Joe Brown Road
Spring Hill, Tennessee
https://www.creepyhollowwoods.com/
They’ re Baaaaack! Two attractions, Trails of Terror and Halls of Horror. Tickets are $38 per person for both attractions. Group rates are available. Hours from 7:00p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Opening September 26, Fridays and Saturdays, plus October 25 and November 1
Halloween Hollow Haunt
14400 Old Baxter Road
Silver Point, Tennessee
https://halloweenhollowhaunt.com/index.html
This activity offers four haunted attractions, a fear zone and a fortune teller, as well as games and a not-so-scary maze for the wee ones. Fridays 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., Saturdays 7:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., and Sundays 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. ticket prices begin at $20 per person.
October 2-3, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, November 1 and 7
Rigor Mortis House
502 Thompson Lane
Nashville, Tennessee
https://www.rigormortishauntedhouse.com/
They have moved to Nashville! Rigor Mortis House has been voted the scariest haunted house in Tennessee by ABC news. There are multiple attractions under one roof with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Tickets starts at about $22. Hours vary, check their website for more details.
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