Writing about Washington DC ghost tours last week, I made a quick aside about the Nashville Ghost Tours company, who run the DC tours as well. Good folks, and good quality tours. Anyway, I guess it got us thinking back on Nashville, and we remembered that ol’ Music City actually has a number of groovy ghost tours. I thought we’d take advantage of the season (or what’s left of it), and mention one more.
From Branson to Asheville to all the way down in San Antonio, the tenacious Ghost & Haunt Tours Company goes where the ghosts are, and more than a few experts say the ghosts are in Nashville. The tour begins in downtown at the Sheraton. Arrive prompt (read: early), because in our experience they don’t do a lot of waiting around. You’ll notice right away that your guide is one of the strongest assets. Professional and personable, with a real passion for the subject matter. No gimmicky nonsense either.
There’s a lot to cover in only 90 minutes, so you’re soon on your way. One of the biggest stops, of course, is Ryman Auditorium, the former site of the Grand Ole Opry. Stories of the Opry’s allegedly haunting stretch back long before there were ghost tours out front popularizing them. The most famous apparition at the Auditorium is Captain Ryman himself, walking the halls and looking after his beloved building.
Still weirder, some say that the Opry is haunted by the ghost of country music legend Hank Williams. I guess when you’re talking about the paranormal, that’s no more a stretch than any other.
The Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville is another popular ghost tour stop (and even without ghosts, it’s just such good sightseeing). You can get a mess of stories at the Capitol, and I don’t recall which you’ll get on this tour. The nighttime bickering of Strickland and Morgan is a common tale. These two men, the building’s architect and construction overseer, hated each other, yet both were buried at in the Capitol vault at the time of their death. Some say, they’re battle of egos continues to this day.
That’s barely a scratch on what your tour will cover, but we’re not here to give away the secrets. We want you take the tour.
The Ghost & Haunt Tour of Nashville is a low-impact walking tour that lasts 90-minutes. Total ground covered is less than one mile. Tours begin in the lobby of the downtown Sheraton at 9:00 p.m., reservations are required. The daily schedule is almost over (October 31), so call for scheduling after that. Adult tickets are $18. Learn more.
Enjoy a convenient, inexpensive stay at our favorite Nashville airport hotel, the Holiday Inn Nashville – Opryland Airport. Free shuttle and parking will stop you from getting buried under incidental costs.
Have fun!
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Ghost and Haunt Tours of Nashville, TN
Writing about Washington DC ghost tours last week, I made a quick aside about the Nashville Ghost Tours company, who run the DC tours as well. Good folks, and good quality tours. Anyway, I guess it got us thinking back on Nashville, and we remembered that ol’ Music City actually has a number of groovy ghost tours. I thought we’d take advantage of the season (or what’s left of it), and mention one more.
From Branson to Asheville to all the way down in San Antonio, the tenacious Ghost & Haunt Tours Company goes where the ghosts are, and more than a few experts say the ghosts are in Nashville. The tour begins in downtown at the Sheraton. Arrive prompt (read: early), because in our experience they don’t do a lot of waiting around. You’ll notice right away that your guide is one of the strongest assets. Professional and personable, with a real passion for the subject matter. No gimmicky nonsense either.
There’s a lot to cover in only 90 minutes, so you’re soon on your way. One of the biggest stops, of course, is Ryman Auditorium, the former site of the Grand Ole Opry. Stories of the Opry’s allegedly haunting stretch back long before there were ghost tours out front popularizing them. The most famous apparition at the Auditorium is Captain Ryman himself, walking the halls and looking after his beloved building.
Still weirder, some say that the Opry is haunted by the ghost of country music legend Hank Williams. I guess when you’re talking about the paranormal, that’s no more a stretch than any other.
The Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville is another popular ghost tour stop (and even without ghosts, it’s just such good sightseeing). You can get a mess of stories at the Capitol, and I don’t recall which you’ll get on this tour. The nighttime bickering of Strickland and Morgan is a common tale. These two men, the building’s architect and construction overseer, hated each other, yet both were buried at in the Capitol vault at the time of their death. Some say, they’re battle of egos continues to this day.
That’s barely a scratch on what your tour will cover, but we’re not here to give away the secrets. We want you take the tour.
The Ghost & Haunt Tour of Nashville is a low-impact walking tour that lasts 90-minutes. Total ground covered is less than one mile. Tours begin in the lobby of the downtown Sheraton at 9:00 p.m., reservations are required. The daily schedule is almost over (October 31), so call for scheduling after that. Adult tickets are $18. Learn more.
Enjoy a convenient, inexpensive stay at our favorite Nashville airport hotel, the Holiday Inn Nashville – Opryland Airport. Free shuttle and parking will stop you from getting buried under incidental costs.
Have fun!
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