The 8 Most Haunted Hotels in Tennessee

Sure, Tennessee is famous for its country music roots, but let’s not forget—it’s also a hotspot for paranormal activity! The Volunteer State isn’t just about honky-tonks and cowboy boots; it’s home to some seriously spooky hotels and inns with ghost stories that’ll give you the chills.

So, if you’re up for a hauntingly good time, let’s dive into some of the most haunted hotels in Tennessee. You might want to keep the lights on for this one!

Originally opened in 1872 and completely rebuilt in 1926, the Read House Hotel is haunted by the spirit of a murdered woman.

If you want to meet the ghost of Annalisa Netherly, book into room 311. But be warned: You might never sleep again as Annalisa wails and gnashes her teeth at anyone unlucky enough to see her.

Annalisa was caught with another man by her husband who killed her in a fit of passionate rage, now she takes it out on unsuspecting guests at the Read House Hotel. | Check Availability

This famous hotel opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1977 and survived a major flood in 2010. It was fully repaired and restored after the flood.

The hotel is said to be haunted by the black lady. As the name suggests, this female ghost has been seen throughout the hotel dressed in black antebellum-style clothing. The identity of this ghost is unknown, but some people believe it could be the spirit of Mrs. Gavock, as her family owned the land the hotel now stands on.

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The Walking Horse Hotel was first built in 1917 as a railroad hotel and is on the national register of historic places and contains the strolling Jim restaurant named after the owner’s championship-winning horse.

The hotel is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Confederate soldiers who were released sick and malnourished and left to die in the hotel.  Also, to add to the negative energy, a Vietnam vet killed four hotel guests in 1970.

People have reported hearing footsteps and gunshots throughout the hotel.  Room 11 is said to be the most haunted room in the hotel and with all the negative energy surrounding this hotel, it’s no surprise people feel this is a very haunted location.

Originally built between 1828 and 1832, this old mansion-turned-hotel has hosted some pretty big names over the years, like Presidents Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Andrew Johnson. But, surprise! It’s not just famous guests that have made this place legendary.

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Legend has it that hidden gold is stashed somewhere on the property, and one ghostly figure is determined to find it. Enter Nathan Wilson, a former servant who apparently still haunts the grounds, shovel in hand, endlessly searching for that buried treasure.

Picture a ghostly prospector wandering the halls, muttering about striking it rich! Although the inn is now a private residence, we’re betting Nathan’s still out there, stubbornly digging away in hopes of finally cashing in.

The original building where the General Morgan Inn rests was named the De Woody Tavern and was built in the late 1790s.  Today, the General Morgan Inn is haunted by a spirit called Green Room Grace.

Green Room Grace has been haunting this place for over a century and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.  She has been seen throughout the hotel and restaurant and is well known for grabbing spoons. | Check Availability

Union Station opened in 1900 as a railroad terminal and was then refurbished into a hotel in the 1980s.  This hotel obviously has a history, especially when it was a railroad terminal. The hotel guests have reported seeing and hearing noises of trains and ghostly apparitions seen waiting for a train that will never come.

Room 711 is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who is seen jumping from the window. | Check Availability

The Peabody Hotel is well known in the area for the Peabody Ducks that live on the rooftop and visit the lobby daily.  The Peabody Hotel is also known for being haunted by a ghost that likes to wander around the Eleventh floor of the hotel.  This ghost likes to whisper as he walks through the hotel and guests have also noticed cold spots and strange noises all coming from the eleventh floor. | Check Availability

Tucked away on the edge of Red Boiling Springs, the Thomas House Hotel dates back to 1890 and offers a charming, old-timey feel for its guests—if you can get past the fact that it’s also one of the most haunted hotels in the U.S.!

Feeling brave enough for a stay? If so, you might want to avoid (or seek out, if you’re into that sort of thing) rooms 17, 35, and 37, which are rumored to be the most haunted. We’re talking beds that move on their own, shadowy figures lurking in corners, unexplainable cold spots, and disembodied voices calling out when no one’s around.

The Thomas House has seen its fair share of tragedy over the years—three fires, mysterious deaths, murders, and accidents. Oh, and did we mention the whole “possibly a former cult headquarters” thing? No wonder the spirits seem a little restless!

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So, if you’re looking for a night filled with both charm and chills, pack your ghost-hunting gear and book a room… just don’t be surprised if you’re not the only guest.

Jonesborough, Tennessee, may be the oldest town in the Volunteer State, but beneath its charming, postcard-perfect streets lies a spookier side. Among its many historic sites is the allegedly haunted Historic Eureka Inn, where thrill-seekers can test their nerve with a night’s stay.

Sure, you might hear a footstep or two in the hallway, but with a Southern-style breakfast waiting for you in the morning, it just might be worth the ghostly encounters!

Originally built in 1797 and expanded over time, the Eureka Inn has seen plenty of history—and apparently, a few lingering spirits. Guests have reported seeing shadowy figures and hearing disembodied voices at night.

With 13 cozy rooms, antique furnishings, and fireplaces, the inn offers Victorian charm with a dash of the paranormal. The current owners even lean into the haunted history by hosting murder mystery dinners, just in case you needed more reason to keep the lights on.