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Chattanooga, Tennessee · Current hotel opened 1926

The Read House

HauntedOpen to the public

The Read House · Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

A hotel has stood on the site since 1847; the current building opened in 1926 (Read House history).

Ghost stories

These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.

Room 311 Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The hotel itself markets Room 311 as home to "Annalisa Netherly, The Read House's resident spirit" and sells a seasonal Room 311 experience; state tourism lists the room too. Sources: The Read House; Tennessee Tourism.

Then and now

Tall brick hotel on a downtown corner
Now: The Read House. Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Open to the public The hotel is open, and Room 311 is bookable in season (Room 311). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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