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Wildlife & Nature: Knoxville Shadow Side Ghost Tour - Knoxville

Wildlife & Nature: Knoxville Shadow Side Ghost Tour

Knoxvilleeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical activity required; suitable for most everyone

Overview

Step into Knoxville’s haunted history with a gripping 1.5-hour ghost tour filled with ghost stories, eerie tales, and supernatural encounters. Discover local legends with a spooky twist!

Knoxville, Tennessee

Shadow Side Ghost Tour

Starting at $20 | 1.5 Hours | Ages 6+

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About This Adventure

Explore Knoxville's eerie past on a captivating 1.5-hour ghost tour, where chilling tales of hanged killers, tragic fires, and restless spirits come to life. Wander through haunted streets, uncovering local legends and supernatural phenomena, as you encounter the phantoms of the city’s dark history. A spine-tingling adventure awaits!

Hanged killers, tragic fires, reanimated corpses, cold-blooded murder, and sweet revenge. It all happened in Knoxville and restless spirits still haunt the city streets.

Rates

Adult (13+): $20 Child (Ages 6-12): $14

Duration

1.5 Hours

About

If you enjoy a chill in the evening, walk with us to Knoxville’s shadow side. The city’s history echoes with the sound of gunfire and restless spirits are rumored to walk the streets. Visit their haunts and shiver as you listen to local legends of scary spooks and supernatural phenomena.

Highlights:

  • Ghosts on Gay Street – Knoxville’s main thoroughfare is host to more than fine restaurants and retail establishments. Phantasms of fires and family feuds also roam the sidewalks and hover in historic places.
  • Lost Souls on Central – The saloons and brothels of the old Bowery may be gone, but something still whispers in the shadow of the river bluffs. Hear about the spectral remains of gamblers, rowdies, and a murderer or two.
  • Jailhouse Ha’nts and Corpses at the Courthouse – Shades of statesmen and revengeful wraiths of hanged killers share the block between Main and Hill. Find out what fiends may be floating in the gloom of our government buildings.

Adventure Tips

Dress for the weather

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking in the evening.

Bring a flashlight

Helpful for dark alleyways and dimly lit streets during the tour.

Stay close to guide

Listen carefully and stay near the guide for safety and best experience.

Be respectful of spirits

Maintain a respectful attitude towards the stories and the locations.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bats at night
  • Nocturnal urban creatures

History

Knoxville’s haunted reputation stems from its tumultuous past with fires, hangings, and ghost stories recorded since the early 19th century.

Conservation

The tour emphasizes respect for the historic sites, encouraging visitors to preserve the integrity of Knoxville's cultural heritage.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Necessary for walking along historic streets in comfort.

Light jacket or sweater

Essential

Evening temperatures may drop, so layering is advisable.

Small flashlight

Helpful in poorly lit areas to enhance visibility.

Notebook and pen

Optional for jotting down any mysterious observations.