Beneath the postcard charm of Gatlinburg — its cozy cabins, mountain views, and winding trails — lies a darker, often overlooked past. This mountain town, settled over two centuries ago, holds secrets buried just beneath the surface. From haunted inns and eerie cemeteries to cabins where the past refuses to stay quiet, Gatlinburg is home to some of the most chilling ghost stories in Tennessee.
Whether you’re planning your next trip and want to explore the town’s haunted side in person, or you're simply diving into Southern ghost lore from the comfort of home, you've come to the right place. These are the locations where whispers linger, shadows move, and the line between the living and the dead gets thinner with each passing season.
Many of these haunted spots are featured on our nightly Ghost Tours in Gatlinburg — the stories brought to life by expert guides as you walk the same streets where the spirits are said to still roam. But even if you’re not joining us just yet, take a look below. Some stories are too haunting to stay buried.
Discover the eerie stories behind Gatlinburg’s haunted art school, where brushes still move and spirits of the past never left the studio.
The Haunted Art School in Gatlinburg
Is the Edgewater Hotel in Gatlinburg haunted? Explore the ghost stories behind Room 413, unexplained activity, and the man in the hallway.
The Ghosts of the Edgewater Hotel
Step inside the haunted Gatlinburg Inn, where guests report ghostly sightings, flickering lights, and the lingering presence of its founder.
The Haunted Gatlinburg Inn
When you think of Gatlinburg, you probably images cabins everywhere - and you wouldn't be wrong. One of the cabins stands out because of its ghosts - the Ogle Cabin.
The Haunted Ogle Cabin
The Village Inn has been a favorite place to stay for people looking for ghosts, for many years. Learn about the hauntings and history of the Village Inn.
The Ghosts of the Village Inn
Gatlinburg's haunted cemetery, White Oak Flats is the most historic cemetery in town. For generations, it has been said that ghosts haunt this cemetery - but is it true?
The Haunted White Oak Flats Cemetery