From haunted corn mazes to the real-life home of an infamous serial killer, these Knoxville haunted houses go out of their way to make sure you are frightened to the core.
In addition to the seasonal attractions, there are also some awesome Knoxville Ghost tours, which run year-round. These tours offer some valuable extras, like real investigative equipment (think Ghost Hunters) and trained professionals to help you use them. Any ghost encountered on these tours is the real deal!
To take things a step further, many of our local historic mansions have fright fests scheduled. One is even offering a REAL seance experience.
As always, you can click on any blue event name to verify the details, buy tickets, and/or get additional information.
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Knoxville Haunted Houses
Dead Man’s Farm
- 13100 W Lee Hwy, Loudon TN
This huge haunted house will take 25-35 minutes to walk through and features a hillbilly farming family known for their unconventional growing techniques that are based on blood, torture, and murder!
On rainy nights, they up the fear by blacking out all the lights in the haunted house and giving each group only 1 glow stick to navigate through the terror.
Dead Man’s Farm also features several other creepy attractions, including a serial killer escape room, a black magic escape room, a buried-alive experience, and more!
For kids and scaredy cats, there is also a non-scary bonfire area with concessions and free outdoor entertainment.
FrightWorks
- 1904 West Emory Road, Powell
This haunted house boasts 5 horrifying fright zones including nightmares, hauntings, dungeons, asylum, and slaughter. Each zone features its own carefully crafted brand of fear!
In addition to their traditional Halloween haunts, this location also hosts other themed haunts throughout the year, including Christmas.
Please be aware there are no concessions at this location, but there are several fast food joints nearby
Frightmare Manor
- 7588 West Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott
This haunted house is so frightening, it is ranked #6 in the US.
Located inside a historic 1800s house, this location was actually home to the infamous serial killer Jeremiah Lexer, who tortured and killed up to 31 victims on the property, including his own family members.
According to the Frightmare Manor website, paranormal activity at this location has shut down numerous businesses over the years. The last business at this location was a restaurant that closed in 2001. The home remained vacant until it was converted into an official haunted house attraction in 2009.
The attraction has 3 different scare experiences to choose from. Food, drink, and branded gear, will also be available for purchase.
AMS Haunts
- 3661 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
At AMS Haunts, guests will step inside a terrifyingly haunted penitentiary and asylum for the fright of their lives.
The 13th Hour
- 7201 E Emory Rd, Corryton
This popular haunted trail is sure to scare your pants off with its spooky outdoor setting. This attraction is particularly popular with families who are looking for affordable Halloween scares.
Briceville Haunted Forest
- 1000 block of Briceville Highway, just outside of Lake City
There’s nothing quite like an after-dark trek through a frightening forest to put you in the Halloween spirit.
Newport Nightmares
The owners of the popular residential haunt, enjoy the thrill of the scare. Their goal is to completely immerse you in your worst nightmare. The best part is that this 2-minute attraction is totally FREE!
Haunted Trail and Zombie Blasters
- Kyker Farm, 938 Alder Branch Rd, Sevierville
Kyker Farm offers 2 after-dark adventures. Their spooky haunted corn maze is sure to please those seeking the fright of their lives.
For those wanting a little more interactive fun, there is a fast-paced zombie paintball adventure. This attraction features 22 paintball guns and tons of creepy zombies ripe for the shooting.
Knoxville Ghost Tours
Haunted Knoxville: Paranormal Adventure Tours
- 36 Market Square, Knoxville
This haunted walking tour is open year-round and is the REAL deal.
Participants will visit the sites of actual hauntings throughout Knoxville and will have the opportunity to use real investigative equipment, alongside trained paranormal investigators.
Because this is a real investigative experience, there are no guarantees that ghosts will interact with you on the night of your tour.
Shadow Side Ghost Tours by Walking Tours of Knoxville
- meeting location varies, based on the tour chosen
Like the walk above, these spooky tours will take you to various spots throughout the city, which are said to actually be haunted. This tour does NOT feature the use of paranormal investigative equipment, but that does make the tickets quite a bit cheaper.
This company offers 2 options. There is 1 tour throughout the Market Square area, and 1 tour throughout the Old City area.
Appalachian Ghost Walks
- locations in both Dandridge and Gatlinburg
This company offers many different local walking tours with 2 in our immediate area. These traditionally spooky walking tours do not use any investigation equipment, but the tours run nightly for added convenience.
Historical Fright Fests
Mabry Hazen House Victorian Seance Experience
- Dates: October 27-29, 2022
Tour the mansion after dark and bear witness to a historical seance reenactment, complete with startling encounters from beyond.
There will also be psychics, tarot card readings, astrologers, and more. Due to the sensitive and realistic nature of this event, all participants must be at least 16 years of age.
James White Fort
- Dates: TBA 2022
The mansion will be hosting HearthScares Downtown Tours. All tours begin at the fort and will take guests to visit a variety of spooky landmarks in downtown Knoxville.
Blount Mansion
- Dates: TBA 2022
Enjoy an after-dark flashlight tour of the mansion, complete with ghost stories and Halloween treats.
