Middle Tennessee, October 5, 2025
News Summary
This Halloween season, thrill-seekers in Middle Tennessee can explore over a dozen haunted attractions. From immersive experiences with live actors to spooky woods, the region provides ample opportunities for a frightful adventure. The list includes Miller’s Thrillers, Nashville Nightmare, and Bloody Acres Haunted Woods among others. Offering various features and ticket pricing, these haunted locales are open through October and some into early November, reflecting a booming $12 billion Halloween attraction industry in the U.S.
Middle Tennessee
This Halloween season, more than a dozen haunted attractions across Middle Tennessee are drawing thrill-seekers looking for a scare. From haunted woods to immersive experiences featuring live actors, the region offers a variety of Halloween attractions that promise to deliver a spooky thrill.
Halloween attractions in the United States now generate over $12 billion annually, marking a significant rise from their early beginnings as simple neighborhood gatherings aimed at entertaining children. The trend evolved with Disney’s Haunted Mansion opening in 1969, paving the way for the extensive for-profit haunted attraction industry we see today.
Thirteen haunted attractions in Middle Tennessee are open through October, with a few extending their eerie offerings into early November. Below is a list of locations, dates, ticket information, and unique features for each attraction.
Miller’s Thrillers
Dates: October 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1.
Location: 1431 Carter’s Creek Pike, Columbia, Tennessee.
Features: Haunted woods, zombie hunting hayrides, game area, bonfire.
Tickets: Start at $15.
Website: millersthrillers.net
Nashville Nightmare
Dates: October 2-6, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 28-31, and November 1-2, 7-9.
Location: 1016 Madison Square, Madison, Tennessee.
Features: Multiple experiences, two hidden bars for ages 21+.
Tickets: Start at $19.99.
Website: nashvillenightmare.com
Bloody Acres Haunted Woods
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through November 1.
Location: 318 Big Station Camp Boulevard, Gallatin, Tennessee.
Features: 17 acres of horror with 23 different scenes.
Tickets: Start at $20 (cash only).
Website: Facebook page
Tunnel of Terror at Camel Express Car Wash
Dates: October 11, 17-19, 24-26.
Location: 379 Rockland Road, Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Features: Intense experience in a confined space with live actors.
Tickets: $25 per car.
Times: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sundays.
Website: Facebook page
Slaughterhouse
Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through November 2, including October 30.
Location: 3455 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, Tennessee.
Established: 1986, longest-running horror experience in Middle Tennessee.
Tickets: Start at $35.
Website: fullmoonslaughterhouse.com
Deadland Haunted Woods
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through November 1.
Location: 7040 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, Tennessee.
Features: Three different attractions.
Tickets: Start at $15; all-access pass is $40.
Website: deadlandwoods.com
Raven’s Hollow Haunted Woods
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through October 25, and October 27-30.
Location: 563 East Main Street, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
Features: Animatronic displays, no jump scares.
Tickets: Adults $18, Children $8.
Website: ravenshollownashville.com
Beast House
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 26; October 30-November 1.
Location: 3976 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, Tennessee.
Features: Historical site of a brutal murder-suicide in the 1890s.
Tickets: From $29.99.
Website: beasthouse.com
Devil’s Dungeon
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 1 (closed October 5).
Location: 510 Davidson Street, Nashville, Tennessee.
Established: 2000; immersive entertainment experience.
Tickets: Start at $29.99.
Website: slashvillehaunts.com
Twisted Nightmares Haunted House
Dates: Beginning October 10, Fridays and Saturdays through November 1.
Location: 3908 U.S. 41, Pelham, Tennessee.
Features: Fundraiser for Pelham Valley Fire and Rescue.
Tickets: $15 adults, $12 children.
Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through November 1.
Location: 2311 Joe Brown Road, Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Features: Three attractions, including a zombie maze.
Tickets: $35 for all three attractions; group rates available.
Website: creepyhollowwoods.com
Halloween Hollow Haunt
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through November 1, plus October 19 and 26.
Location: 14400 Old Baxter Road, Silver Point, Tennessee.
Features: Four haunted attractions, a fear zone, fortune teller, games, and a children’s maze.
Website: halloweenhollowhaunt.com
Rigor Mortis House
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 2 (closed October 5).
Location: 1030 Smithville Highway, McMinnville, Tennessee.
Features: Voted scariest haunted house in Tennessee, multiple attractions with advanced technology.
Tickets: Start at $22.
Website: rigormortishauntedhouse.com
FAQs
What is the historical significance of haunted houses in the community?
Early haunted houses originated in neighborhoods to entertain children, later evolving into fundraisers for community non-profits.
What is the value of the haunted house industry in the United States?
Halloween attractions now generate over $12 billion annually in the United States.
How many haunted attractions are in Middle Tennessee this season?
Thirteen haunted attractions in Middle Tennessee are open through October and some through early November.
Key Features Chart
| Attraction | Location | Dates | Starting Ticket Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller’s Thrillers | Columbia, TN | October 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and November 1 | $15 |
| Nashville Nightmare | Madison, TN | October 2-6, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 28-31 and November 1-2, 7-9 | $19.99 |
| Bloody Acres Haunted Woods | Gallatin, TN | Fridays and Saturdays through November 1 | $20 |
| Tunnel of Terror | Hendersonville, TN | October 11, 17-19, 24-26 | $25 per car |
| Slaughterhouse | Hermitage, TN | Friday-Sunday through November 2 | $35 |
| Deadland Haunted Woods | Lebanon, TN | Fridays and Saturdays through November 1 | $15 |
| Raven’s Hollow Haunted Woods | Mt. Juliet, TN | Fridays and Saturdays through October 25 | $18 |
| Beast House | Nashville, TN | Fridays to Sundays through October 26 | $29.99 |
| Devil’s Dungeon | Nashville, TN | Fridays to Sundays through November 1 | $29.99 |
| Twisted Nightmares Haunted House | Pelham, TN | Starting October 10 | $15 adults, $12 children |
| Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods | Spring Hill, TN | Fridays and Saturdays through November 1 | $35 |
| Halloween Hollow Haunt | Silver Point, TN | Fridays and Saturdays through November 1 | N/A |
| Rigor Mortis House | McMinnville, TN | Fridays to Sundays through November 2 | $22 |
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- Williamson Source
- Google Search: haunted attractions Tennessee
- WBBJ TV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween attractions
- Only In Your State
- Google News: haunted houses Tennessee
- Knox News
- Google Scholar: haunted houses
- Williamson Herald
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween

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