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Nashville Adventures Blog
Welcome to your premier source for the best insider information in Nashville, where you'll uncover hidden gems and exclusive insights into the heart of Music City.
Discover essential tips below to fully maximize your enjoyment of Nashville. Arm yourself with this knowledge before embarking on an incredible walking tour that promises to be an unforgettable experience!


Echoes of the Ryman: The Spirits of the Mother Church
The Ryman Auditorium is more than a landmark — it’s a living echo of Nashville’s past. From phantom footsteps to ghostly music, this iconic venue holds stories that refuse to fade.

Cody Witten
Nov 123 min read


Death at the Capitol: The Haunted Heart of Tennessee Government
Perched high above downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Capitol stands as both a monument to democracy and a resting place for restless spirits. From the ghost of its architect, William Strickland, to whispers of Civil War soldiers who never left their posts, the Capitol’s marble halls hold stories that linger long after sunset. Join a Nashville ghost tour and discover why this historic landmark is considered one of the most haunted places in the city.

Cody Witten
Nov 53 min read


Where Music City Sleeps: Exploring Nashville’s Historic Cemeteries
Spend the Day of the Dead honoring Nashville’s past among its historic cemeteries. From country music legends to Civil War soldiers and city founders, these sacred grounds tell the story of Music City — and Nashville Adventures offers private cemetery tours to help you explore them with reverence and respect.

Cody Witten
Nov 14 min read


The Haunted Churches of Nashville: Faith, Loss, and Lingering Spirits
Nashville’s churches hold more than hymns and history. Some say the city’s oldest sanctuaries are home to restless souls — spirits bound to sacred ground by tragedy, devotion, or unfinished prayers.

Cody Witten
Oct 293 min read


The Best Way to Spend Halloween in Nashville!
Looking for the best way to spend Halloween in Nashville? Skip the crowded parties and dive into Music City’s haunted past with a Nashville ghost tour and cemetery tour. Explore eerie graveyards, haunted landmarks, and stories that bring Nashville’s spooky history to life.

Cody Witten
Oct 253 min read


Nashville Ghost Tour: Ghosts of Nashville’s Riverfront
The Cumberland River carries more than commerce through Nashville. On April 2, 1781, a war party attacked Bluff Station on the bluff above the river, leaving a legacy of trauma that still stirs the air. Visit the riverfront after dark and you might just feel history brushing past your shoulder.

Cody Witten
Oct 213 min read


When the Lights Go Out: After-Hours Hauntings in Nashville’s Bars
Nashville’s nightlife doesn’t end when the lights go out — it just gets quieter… and creepier. Bartenders across Broadway and Printer’s Alley tell eerie stories of footsteps, cold spots, and glasses that move on their own. Take a Nashville ghost tour to uncover what really happens in the city’s bars after midnight.

Cody Witten
Oct 94 min read


The Bell Witch: Tennessee’s Darkest Haunting
In 1817, a Tennessee farm family encountered something beyond explanation — a talking, violent spirit known as the Bell Witch. She tormented the Bells for years, cursed their patriarch to death, and left behind a legend that still haunts the hills of Adams today.

Cody Witten
Oct 73 min read


The Spirits of Broadway: Do the Honky Tonks Have Ghosts?
Broadway in Nashville is alive every night with neon lights, live music spilling out of every doorway, and crowds ready to dance, sing,...

Cody Witten
Sep 303 min read


The Perfect Nashville Ghost Tour Playlist
Every great ghost story needs a soundtrack — and in Music City, that soundtrack practically writes itself. Before your Nashville ghost tour, press play on this chilling playlist of country classics, Southern Gothic ballads, and eerie bluegrass tunes. From ghost riders to midnight graveyard encounters, these songs will have you looking over your shoulder before the tour even begins.

Cody Witten
Sep 103 min read


Famous Dead Nashvillians Who Might Still Be Ghosts
Nashville’s history is full of larger-than-life figures — and some may not have left. From President Polk to Adelicia Acklen, discover the famous dead Nashvillians whose ghosts still haunt the city today.

Cody Witten
Sep 73 min read


The Ghost of Andrew Jackson: A Nashville Ghost Tour Featuring Old Hickory
Andrew Jackson wasn’t the kind of man to fade quietly into history. On Nashville ghost tours, his story is still told — not just as a president, but as a restless spirit. From phantom footsteps to soldiers swearing they heard his booming voice, Old Hickory’s presence may still echo through the streets of Nashville.

Cody Witten
Sep 53 min read


Legacy of President James K. Polk in Nashville
President James K. Polk shaped the nation, but his restless spirit may still linger in Nashville. From tragic death to multiple reburials, his haunting legacy makes the Tennessee State Capitol one of the city’s most intriguing ghostly sites.

Cody Witten
Sep 34 min read


Ghost Etiquette: What to Do If You See a Spirit on a Nashville Ghost Tour
Ever wondered what you’d do if you actually saw a ghost in Nashville? From being polite to making sure they don’t follow you home, this tongue-in-cheek guide covers all the rules of ghost etiquette you’ll need for your next haunted adventure.

Cody Witten
Aug 312 min read


7 Reasons Nashville Ghost Tours Are the City’s Best Kept Secret
Discover why a Nashville ghost tour is one of the city’s best hidden gems. From spooky history to romantic date nights, here are 7 reasons you don’t want to miss this hauntingly fun experience.

Cody Witten
Aug 292 min read


Did a Spirit Follow You Home from a Nashville Ghost Tour?
Most guests finish a Nashville ghost tour with a thrill and a few spooky stories. But sometimes, the ghosts don’t stay behind. From cold spots and flickering lights to whispers in the night, here’s how to know if a spirit — perhaps even one of the 10,000 soldiers who died in downtown during the Civil War — decided to follow you home.

Cody Witten
Aug 262 min read


6 Reasons Nashville Ghost Tours Make the Perfect Date Night
Dinner and a movie? Cute, but predictable. Drinks on Broadway? Fun, but loud. If you’re looking for a date night in Nashville that’s...

Cody Witten
Aug 252 min read


The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Ghosts: Why Nashville is the Perfect Testing Ground
People have been chasing ghosts for centuries. From creaky attics to candlelit cemeteries, we’re drawn to the idea that something lingers...

Cody Witten
Aug 232 min read


6 Reasons Ghost Tours Are the Best Way to See Nashville at Night
Ghost tours in Nashville are something completely different. They’re part history lesson, part creepy campfire story, and part adventure. If you’ve ever wanted to peel back the shiny, music-filled layer of this city and see what secrets linger in its shadows, this is the way to do it.
Here’s why I think a Nashville ghost tour is the best way to experience the city after dark.

Cody Witten
Aug 214 min read


How to Capture a Ghost on Camera (Maybe) on a Nashville Ghost Tour
So, you’ve signed up for a Nashville ghost tour—good call. Whether you’re here for the creepy stories, the haunted history, or just the...

Cody Witten
Aug 193 min read
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