Overnight paranormal tours Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
State tourism says former guards and inmates lead day tours and that on certain nights the prison hosts overnight paranormal tours; the prison sells its own paranormal tour tickets. Sources: Tennessee Tourism; Brushy Mountain.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The prison opened in 1896 and closed in 2009 (Wikipedia). State tourism says it held some of Tennessee's most violent inmates, including James Earl Ray (Tennessee Tourism).
Ghost stories
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Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The site sells daily tours and runs paranormal tours on scheduled nights (Tours; Paranormal tours). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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